Business Development Specialist; Law Firm

We are conducting a search for a motivated Business Development Specialist with a Bachelor's degree in marketing, law, or business, and a minimum of five years of professional marketing experience. Ideal candidates will also bring prior experience supporting a Litigation practice group.

• Work with attorneys and business development team members to draft and produce high-quality pitches, proposals and RFP responses;
• Develop and maintain marketing materials, including practice descriptions, web content, attorney bios and experience lists;
• Manage sponsor ships and partnerships, ensuring the firm maximizes benefits and return on investment;
• Conduct research on clients, prospects and competitors to support meetings and cross-selling opportunities;
• Coordinate submissions for legal directories, awards and rankings relevant to the firm's litigation practices;
• Collaborate with the events team and attorneys to plan and execute client events, seminars and webinars;
• Work with the marketing and communications teams on media relations, editorial projects, design and digital marketing initiatives;
• Build knowledge of litigation practice areas to effectively support marketing strategies; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in marketing, law or business (required);
• At least 5 years of marketing professional experience (required); and
• Experience supporting Litigation group (preferred).
• Knowledge of technologies, developments, trends and literature related to legal and professional services marketing fields;
• Proficiency in MS Office suite;
• Excellent verbal and communication skills, including attention to detail and proofreading;
• Solid understanding of the needs and expectations of law firm operations and corporate legal clients in order to function at a strategic level;
• Knowledge of marketing principles, procedures, concepts and practical applications;
• Fundamental knowledge of networking and relationship management;
• Proficiency inteam building, management and leadership skills; and
• Fundamental knowledge of legal concepts.