Business Development Specialist – IP & Litigation
Alston & Bird
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Atlanta • New York • North Carolina • United States
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About the role
- Develop relationships with lawyers in assigned practice groups/teams to serve as primary point of contact for day-to-day marketing, business and practice development needs.
- Prepare pitches and RFP responses, collaborating with lawyers and other team members as needed based on pitch requirements.
- Prepare award nominations, surveys, and submissions for directory and ranking authorities such as Chambers, Legal 500, and Best Lawyers/Best Law Firms.
- Make recommendations for and coordinate sponsorships, memberships, and event attendance at client and industry events to increase the visibility and brand of the firm in assigned practice groups/teams.
- Coordinate with attorneys and M&BD colleagues to update website content, bios, and other marketing materials for assigned practice groups/teams.
- Assisting with a host of other tasks in support of marketing and business development efforts for the litigation groups (PowerPoints, CLE presentation materials, experience database content updates, Area and Group meetings, etc.)
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Preferred fields of study include journalism, English, marketing, management, communications, or related business disciplines
- 3–5 years of relevant experience required
- Prior experience in marketing, business development, or practice management strongly preferred
- Experience in a law firm or professional services environment is a plus
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment is essential.
- Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and proficient with grammar and editing.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with varying levels of attorneys and colleagues throughout the firm.
- Interested in developing deeper knowledge of marketing principles, procedures, concepts, and practical applications.
- Self-starter and able to work independently on assigned projects and collaborate with team members as needed to accomplish goals.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) necessary.
- Experience with CRM, document management systems and relational databases a plus.
Benefits
- Professional development
- Collaboration and community involvement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
marketingbusiness developmentpractice managementgrammareditingattention to detailpitch preparationRFP responsesaward nominationscontent updates
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunicationself-starterindependent workcollaborationservice-orientedfast-paced environmentteamworkproblem-solvingorganizational skills