Associate Business Development Manager - Litigation
For the New York Office of a Dynamic Mid-Size Law FirmThis is a filled position.
Responsibilities include:
- Work with the Senior BDM and Litigation Practice management to identify priorities for market visibility and brand recognition; set and operationalize the strategy to advance those priorities;
- Create tailored marketing campaigns to best leverage sponsorships and speaking engagements;
- Support the NY Litigation attorneys in the sales process by managing the day-to-day pitch requests and RFP responses;
- Respond to various ranking and recognition surveys such as Chambers, Best Law Firms, Legal 500, and Benchmark Litigation;
- Advise attorneys on promoting their personal brand both internally and externally through social media, cross-practice collaboration, and participation in committees or boards;
- Work closely with the PR team to drive opportunity and visibility for Litigation practitioners in various third-party publications.
Qualifications include:
- 5+ years of work experience in business development, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment; bachelor’s degree required;
- Outstanding client service mentality;
- Previous experience preparing rankings and award submissions;
- Ability to see the big picture and operationalize a plan in order to execute through to completion;
- Strong analytical abilities when it comes to studying industry and market trends, data analytics, client financials;
- Ability to partner with attorneys and develop consultative role/advisory relationship, including the ability to influence;