Senior Business Development Specialist

For the Washington D.C. office of a Major West Coast Firm
This is a filled position.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide guidance and advice to the Privacy & Security practice group regarding BD opportunities for the practice group; prepare communications related to winning new work and enhancing the practice group's reputation;
• Lead the collection, storing, maintenance and distribution of information on lawyers' experience and develop an effective system that minimizes the administrative burden on lawyers;
• Negotiate sponsorships and manage marketing budget;
• Coordinate client seminars and webinars for assigned practice groups; support the practice managers on major events that require the practice managers to lead;
• Provide general support to practice managers and attorneys in practice group operations;
• Work with the Marcom group to create and organize marketing collateral and related records, including blogs and social media.

Qualifications include:

• 4+ years of professional services marketing desired, or equivalent internship and education; law firm marketing experience is a plus; Bachelor's degree and demonstrated academic excellence strongly preferred;
• Previous experience in a law-firm or professional services organization, supporting a multi-office environment, is preferred;
• Demonstrated writing ability and excellent grammar, spelling and proofreading skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a professional manner; ability to interact with lawyers and staff at all levels is required;
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Products required; CRM technology a plus.