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Business Development Specialist

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
  • Job ID: 19888
  • Direct Hire
  • New York
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Business Development Specialist – Litigation Practice

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a creative, detail-oriented, and collaborative Business Development Specialist to join its Marketing and Business Development team supporting the firm’s Litigation practice. This group advises innovative companies across technology, life sciences, and other sectors on complex commercial disputes, securities and intellectual property litigation, employment matters, and white-collar defense.

In this role, you will help drive the practice’s business development efforts by shaping its market presence, supporting pitches and proposals, developing engaging content, and coordinating profile-raising initiatives. You will collaborate closely with attorneys and a high-performing business development team that values creativity, initiative, and follow-through.

Location: Flexible across major U.S. markets, with a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

Pitch and Proposal Support

  • Draft, format, and coordinate client pitches, proposals, and panel submissions

  • Develop and maintain marketing content including representative matters, experience summaries, and practice descriptions

  • Ensure messaging aligns with client needs and highlights the firm’s strengths

Content Development and Thought Leadership

  • Manage the lifecycle of client alerts, newsletters, and other content — from ideation to publication

  • Support webinars, CLE programs, panels, and other client-facing events

  • Collaborate with PR and communications teams on promotion and coverage

Rankings, Directories, and Awards

  • Lead submission processes for rankings such as Chambers, Legal 500, and Benchmark Litigation

  • Coordinate attorney interviews and maintain timelines

  • Track results and contribute to rankings strategy

Experience Management and Practice Support

  • Track and update representative experience for pitches and marketing materials

  • Maintain records of client wins, speaking engagements, and other achievements

  • Assist with onboarding lateral partners and integrating their clients into firm marketing efforts

Strategic Initiatives and Growth

  • Support implementation of the practice’s business development strategy

  • Identify cross-practice opportunities and assist with client development briefings, target lists, and competitive research

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in marketing or business development in a law firm or professional services environment

  • Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills

  • Strong organizational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple projects and deadlines

  • Proactive, collaborative mindset and high attention to detail

  • Familiarity with CRM and marketing platforms (e.g., InterAction, Vuture, PitchBook) preferred

  • Interest in the technology, life sciences, or litigation sectors a plus

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, English, law, or a related field

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive base salary estimated between $85,000 and $110,000, plus discretionary bonus potential

  • Comprehensive benefits including health coverage, life insurance, and wellness programs

  • Hybrid work arrangement with flexibility across several offices, including New York, San Francisco, and LA