BD Specialist - Litigation
BD Specialist - Litigation
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$ 84000 - 120000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
As Business Development Specialist youll play a key role in helping shape the groups external presence supporting pitches and proposals developing impactful content and coordinating high-value profile-raising activities. Youll work closely with lawyers across the litigation group and collaborate with a high-performing marketing and BD team that values creativity initiative and follow-through.
This position can be based in our Silicon Valley (CA) San Francisco (CA) Santa Monica (CA) Seattle (WA) or New York (NY) office locations and offers a hybrid work arrangement allowing you to work both from home and at your designated office. The frequency of in-office work will be determined by business needs and guided by your departments directives.
Job Description:
Pitch and Proposal Support
- Draft format and coordinate client pitches proposals and panel submissions in collaboration with partners and BD leadership.
- Develop and maintain litigation-specific marketing content including representative matters experience summaries and practice descriptions.
- Ensure messaging aligns with client needs and reflects the firms strengths in both litigation and the industries we serve.
Content Development and Thought Leadership
- Help manage the full lifecycle of client alerts newsletters and other litigation-related content from idea to publication.
- Support the planning and execution of webinars CLEs panels and client-facing events.
- Coordinate with PR and Communications teams on external promotion and coverage.
Rankings Directories and Awards
- Drive the submission process for key rankings such as Chambers Legal 500 Benchmark Litigation and other directories.
- Collaborate with attorneys and Communications to prepare materials coordinate interviews and ensure timelines are met.
- Track outcomes and assist in building a long-term rankings strategy.
Experience Management and Practice Support
- Track and update representative litigation experience for use in pitches rankings and practice materials.
- Support the collection of client wins speaking engagements and major initiatives for internal and external reporting.
- Assist with integration of lateral partners and their clients into firm marketing efforts.
Strategic Initiatives and Practice Growth
- Collaborate with the Senior BD Manager to implement the litigation groups strategic business development goals.
- Support cross-practice opportunities with other key areas including IP emerging companies and regulatory groups.
- Help prepare client development briefings target lists and competitor research as needed.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Excellent writing editing and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- A proactive collaborative mindset and the ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
- Strong attention to detail and a high standard for accuracy and professionalism.
- Interest in technology life sciences or the litigation landscape is a plus.
- Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g. InterAction) marketing tools (e.g. Vuture or similar) and research platforms (e.g. PitchBook Monitor Suite) is helpful.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word PowerPoint Excel Outlook).
Reporting to the Senior Business Development Manager for Litigation the ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience with marketing and business development in a law firm or professional services environment. Practice group assignments for this role may shift depending on business priorities and team structure. Bachelors degree required; background in marketing communications English or law preferred.
The anticipated range for this position is:
$84000 - $120000Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
