Business Development Specialist

It’s more than what you do: it’s how you do it. That’s why O’Melveny is counsel of choice to an ever-expanding list of market leaders. Opportunity at O’Melveny means working alongside dynamic and team-oriented colleagues on evolving legal and business issues and opportunities for prominent clients around the world. It’s a place to build a rewarding career by tackling new challenges; being appreciated, included, and supported; and creating lasting connections. With approximately 850 lawyers on three continents, more than 80 practice and industry service areas, and strong cultural ties to its 17 locations, O’Melveny is a global law firm with a local feel. At our core, you’ll find a dedication to excellence, a drive to lead and innovate, and a deep sense of civic responsibility. So, tell us. What do you want to achieve? Visit us at learn more in our firm at-a-glance; and find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. O’Melveny has an immediate opening for a Business Development Specialist in our Newport Beach office. The firm’s Client Development Department works closely with firm leadership and partners in promoting the firm, managing client relationships, strategizing on new business opportunities, preparing materials to compete effectively in the marketplace, and managing activities with a focus on our clients’ experiences. The success of our firm is determined by our commitment to hire and develop the best talent. Our Client Development Department’s primary goal is to foster and build a collaborative team at all levels so we can provide the best quality work and service to our internal clients as well as the clients of the firm. We are driven by our core values: uncompromising excellence, distinctive leadership, and superior citizenship. The Business Development Specialist is responsible for marketing and business development for several Firmwide practice and industry groups as well as contribute to Client Development efforts for their designated office. The Specialist works closely with the Business Development Directors and Managers, individual partners, and office heads on the development and execution of business development strategy. The salary range in CA for this role is $85,000 - $100,000 and represents the firm’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Strategizes and advises practice and industry group leaders and the Managing Partner of their designated office on the development and execution of business development strategy. Provides guidance and advises attorneys on how to effectively implement and execute business development goals and initiatives. Drafts and prepares pitches, RFP responses, presentations, talking points and background briefing materials. Manages submissions to rankings, directories and other publications and contests. Creates marketing materials including collaterals, website content and one-off pieces to support business development efforts. Establishes the agenda and organizes practice and industry group and office meetings, as needed. Gathers intelligence, along with our Competitive Intelligence team, on firm clients / targets and market trends to provide practice and industry group attorneys with an understanding of the competitive landscape and to position the firm for increased effectiveness in winning new business. Plans and implements CLE events, sponsorships, client meetings as well as in-person and virtual events. Supports event needs including materials (i.e., drafting copy for event invitations and sponsorships) and oversees event logistics. Prepares and tracks Client Development budgets for assigned practice and industry groups. Partners with the Communications team on public relations opportunities. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Experience: A Bachelor’s degree in a marketing, business or communications-related field is highly preferred, as is an advanced degree. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a marketing and/or business development-related position in a professional services environment; law firm experience is strongly preferred. Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills and has the ability to multitask. Highly customer service oriented, technologically savvy, organized, and meticulous. Demonstrates good judgment in a multiple leader, team oriented, and fast-paced environment. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package. EOE M/F/D/V. No phone inquiries please. #J-18808-Ljbffr