Legal Business Development Specialist

Overview

• Support business development efforts for Finance, Tax, and Restructuring practice groups within a leading law firm.
• Collaborate with attorneys and marketing teams to create impactful proposals and pitch materials.
• Assist in the development and execution of cross-practice initiatives and strategic planning efforts.
• Manage directories and rankings submissions, including Chambers USA and Legal 500.
• Maintain and update experience systems and databases with relevant metrics and content.
• Coordinate logistics for firm-produced events, sponsorships, and office activities.
• Provide feedback on coordinator performance and support lateral recruiting and integration efforts.
• Contribute to advancing omni-channel marketing strategies and tactics for assigned practices.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Develop proposal materials, RFP responses, and pitch content for practice groups.
• Collaborate with attorneys on client briefings, blogs, newsletters, and CLE presentations.
• Track BD expenses against budgets and correct misclassified expenses.
• Support scheduling and logistics for practice-wide meetings and events.
• Assist in planning and executing local office events and sponsorship activities.
• Maintain print collateral suite and electronic content in collaboration with marketing teams.
• Provide superior service to internal and external clients through effective communication and collaboration.
• Support development of ranking and directory submissions, including referee lists.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of business development or marketing experience in a law firm.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems is preferred.
• Experience with directories such as Chambers USA and Legal 500 is advantageous.
• Strong project management skills and ability to handle multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication and editing skills with a proactive and confident approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels and provide superior service.
• Comfortable working on-site and within a commutable distance to the office.