Business Development Specialist – Litigation & Trial
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect innovation and collaboration.
About the Role
The Business Development Specialist Litigation & Trial is an integral part of Lathams Business Development team and will be responsible for working in close collaboration with the Litigation & Trial Business Development (BD) team key market leaders and colleagues across the Business Development department to support the Litigation & Trial departments overall marketing and business development goals while developing and maintaining in-depth knowledge of practice market and industry expertise client mix matter experience trade groups and media. This role will be located in either our Austin Boston Chicago Houston Los Angeles New York Orange County San Diego San Francisco Silicon Valley or Washington D.C. offices.Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:
- Developing and maintaining in-depth knowledge of the relevant practice market and industry expertise client mix and matter experience
- Providing research analysis and reporting to support client relationships
- Supporting the implementation of business development tactics and initiatives in alignment with the strategic objectives of practices
- Aiding in the execution of cross-selling strategies including collaborating with relevant BD and business services teams
- Collaborating with BD colleagues and Brand & Communications teams on speaking opportunities webinars and other strategic initiatives
- Supporting practice meetings and helping develop internal communications to inform relevant practice and industry groups of significant achievements development s and market synergies
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive confidential privileged financial and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
Wed love to hear from you if you:
- Demonstrate the ability to use a high degree of discretion and judgment when handling firm information
- Display the ability to execute multiple work streams and manage priorities effectively
- Possess exceptional oral/written communication and professional interpersonal skills
- Possess well developed analytical and research skills
And have:
- A bachelors degree or equivalent in marketing or business preferably
- A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience within a law firm or professional services environment
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience supporting litigation practice areas preferably
Benefits & Additional Information
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Lathams comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Healthcare life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services mindfulness and resiliency medical resources well-being events and more)
- Professional development programs
- Employee discounts
- Affinity groups networks and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles) color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era) gender expression marital status or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
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Pay Range
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Sales Experience
- B2B Sales
- Presentation Skills
- Time Management
- Marketing
- Cold Calling
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Salesforce
- Organization Design
- Public Speaking
- Lead Generation
About Company
Latham & Watkins, a global law firm, advises the businesses and institutions that power the global economy. We leverage our vast global resources to work relentlessly and efficiently to accomplish client goals.
