Latham & Watkins

Business Development Specialist – Litigation & Trial

Latham & Watkins

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York CityCaliforniaIllinoisUnited States

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Salary

💰 $75,000 - $95,000 per year

About the role

  • Developing and maintaining in-depth knowledge of the relevant practice, market and industry expertise, client mix, and matter experience
  • Providing research, analysis, and reporting to support client relationships
  • Supporting the implementation of business development tactics and initiatives in alignment with the strategic objectives of practices
  • Aiding in the execution of cross-selling strategies, including collaborating with relevant BD and business services teams
  • Collaborating with BD colleagues and Brand & Communications teams on speaking opportunities, webinars, and other strategic initiatives
  • Supporting practice meetings and helping develop internal communications to inform relevant practice and industry groups of significant achievements, developments and market synergies
  • Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent in marketing or business, preferably
  • A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience within a law firm or professional services environment
  • A minimum of three (3) years of experience supporting litigation practice areas, preferably
Benefits
  • Healthcare, life and disability insurance
  • A generous 401k plan
  • At least 11 paid holidays per year
  • PTO program that accrues 23 days during first year
  • Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
  • Professional development programs
  • Employee discounts
  • Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Soft Skills
researchanalysisreportingcollaborationcommunicationbusiness developmentcross-sellingstrategic planninginternal communicationsclient relationship management
Certifications
bachelor's degree in marketingbachelor's degree in business