Business Development Specialist Litigation

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Business Development Specialist, Litigation
The candidate will be responsible for: Support the Business Development Manager in helping with the development and implementation of the business plans and targeted business development initiatives of the practice group and its partners. Draft and coordinate custom pitches, client presentations and responses to RFPs, always tailored to the client’s business and preferences. In connection with RFPs, analyze requirements, participate in the development of a clear and focused strategy, draft comprehensive responses, and collaborate with partners and business development team members within the Litigation practice and across practice groups and offices as appropriate. Conduct and summarize research on new and prospective clients, competitive intelligence and market considerations, utilizing litigation-related research tools such as Westlaw/Lexis and Lex Machina, in preparation for client meetings, pitches/RFPs and other business development initiatives. Prepare submissions for legal directories and research guides (e.g., Benchmark Litigation, Chambers, Global Investigations Review, Legal 500, other practice specific directories), including the organization, drafting and editing of submissions, coordination of researcher interviews and tracking of rankings and accolades. Develop, draft, organize and maintain practice group marketing collateral and experience content, including practice area profiles, brochures, matter lists, website and intranet content. Maintain and/or build litigation specific contact lists in firm-wide CRM system (InterAction). Identify, plan and provide logistical support for all internal and external marketing events, speaking engagements and conferences. Coordinate publication of the Firm’s Need-to-Know Litigation Weekly, a newsletter that highlights notable developments in the Firm’s core litigation and investigations practice areas. Ensure that all marketing collateral (e.g., pitches, brochures, client presentations, industry materials, web content, etc.) are presented in a consistent format of the highest professional quality, and, where relevant, apply design techniques to improve their readability and impact. Update the Firm’s FCPA and Sanctions microsite and assist with the production of our annual and quarterly reports. Other projects and duties, as assigned. Must have experience with directory submissions, as well preparing pitches, presentations and other marketing materials. Should have advanced knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, InterAction; familiarity in working with any desktop publishing software would be a plus. Must have strong design skills, with proven ability to develop and prepare professional and polished PowerPoint presentations. Credible understanding of business and legal landscape, with knowledge of law firm litigation and investigations practice a plus. Should have strong oral and written communication skills. Must have 4 years of front-line work experience in business development and marketing, preferably in an international law firm or professional services environment. Equivalent of 4 year college degree required. Relevant graduate degree a plus.

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