Business Development Specialist-Litigation

Silicon Valley (CA), San Francisco (CA), Santa Monica (CA), Seattle (WA), or New York (NY)

Summary

A California global based law firm is seeking a creative, detail-oriented and collaborative Business Development Specialist to join our Marketing and Business Development team, supporting our nationally recognized Litigation practice. This includes complex commercial disputes, securities litigation, IP litigation, employment, and white-collar matters.

As Business Development Specialist, you’ll play a key role in helping shape the group’s external presence, supporting pitches and proposals, developing impactful content, and coordinating high-value profile-raising activities. You’ll work closely with lawyers across the litigation group and collaborate with a high-performing marketing and BD team that values creativity, initiative, and follow-through.

This position can be based in our Silicon Valley (CA), San Francisco (CA), Santa Monica (CA), Seattle (WA), or New York (NY) office locations and offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing you to work both from home and at your designated office. The frequency of in-office work will be determined by business needs and guided by your department’s directives.

Responsibilities

Pitch and Proposal Support

• Draft, format, and coordinate client pitches, proposals, and panel submissions in collaboration with partners and BD leadership.
• Develop and maintain litigation-specific marketing content, including representative matters, experience summaries, and practice descriptions.
• Ensure messaging aligns with client needs and reflects the firm’s strengths in both litigation and the industries we serve.

Content Development and Thought Leadership

• Help manage the full lifecycle of client alerts, newsletters, and other litigation-related content — from idea to publication.
• Support the planning and execution of webinars, CLEs, panels, and client-facing events.
• Coordinate with PR and Communications teams on external promotion and coverage.

Rankings, Directories, and Awards

• Drive the submission process for key rankings such as Chambers, Legal 500, Benchmark Litigation, and other directories.
• Collaborate with attorneys and Communications to prepare materials, coordinate interviews, and ensure timelines are met.
• Track outcomes and assist in building a long-term rankings strategy.

Experience Management and Practice Support

• Track and update representative litigation experience for use in pitches, rankings, and practice materials.
• Support the collection of client wins, speaking engagements, and major initiatives for internal and external reporting.
• Assist with integration of lateral partners and their clients into firm marketing efforts.

Strategic Initiatives and Practice Growth

• Collaborate with the Senior BD Manager to implement the litigation group’s strategic business development goals.
• Support cross-practice opportunities with other key areas, including IP, emerging companies, and regulatory groups.
• Help prepare client development briefings, target lists, and competitor research as needed.

Requirements

• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset and the ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Strong attention to detail and a high standard for accuracy and professionalism.
• Interest in technology, life sciences, or the litigation landscape is a plus.
• Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., InterAction), marketing tools (e.g., Vuture or similar), and research platforms (e.g., PitchBook, Monitor Suite) is helpful.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).

Reporting to the Senior Business Development Manager for Litigation, the ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience with marketing and business development in a law firm or professional services environment. Practice group assignments for this role may shift depending on business priorities and team structure. Bachelor’s degree required; background in marketing, communications, English, or law preferred.

Compensation: $84,000.00-$120,000.00, plus bonus.

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