BD Manager - Litigation

For the NJ office of a Well-Respected Bi-Coastal Firm
This is a filled position.

Responsibilities include:

  • Provide the Litigation and Insurance Recovery practice groups with information about new business , cross-selling opportunities, and competitive threats through research on existing and potential clients, competitor activities, and industry trends;
  • Manage the practice groups' marketing materials, including gathering and posting information on group news, events, and publications, as well as creating and updating marketing collateral and website material;
  • Work with attorneys to help them achieve their marketing and BD goals, and ensure that those activities are coordinated with the efforts of the Firm's other groups; support practice group meetings and aid Chairs in agenda and budget development;
  • Identify opportunities for marketing outreach, including finding/creating opportunities for attorneys to meet with clients and prospects; identifying media opportunities and developing media contacts;
  • Support the practice groups in preparing pitches and lead the responses to RFPs; prepare presentations and proposals, coordinating with other lawyers, practices or Marketing Department resources as necessary;
  • Supervise a Senior BD Specialist who supports several practice groups within Litigation.

Qualifications include:

  • BA in marketing, business, or related field; 5+ years related experience; law firm/legal experience required (either a prior practicing lawyer or BD with a multi-office law firm required);
  • Excellent research, communication and analytical skills; outstanding attention to detail;
  • Excellent writing skills; able to synthesize complex information from various sources into an easily accessible report;
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines under pressure;
  • Creativity, flexibility, persistence, motivation, energy, and the ability to work with little supervision and collaborate with the team;
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and web-based research sources.