Business Development Analyst-Litigation

New York, NY

Reports to: BD Manager-Litigation 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The person in this position will support the Business Development Manager-Litigation with a variety of marketing, business development, and promotional activities, including preparing marketing collateral and conducting market and competitive research for the Litigation Department. Specific responsibilities will include:

• Prepare presentations, proposals, and pitch materials for prospective and existing clients.
• Maintain the department’s database, which records and tracks matters for precedent, marketing, and business development purposes.
• Assist in the tracking of representative matters, client lists, and industry/geographic experience for ongoing use in practice-area marketing efforts.
• Manage the regular update of website’s marketing content, including office and select practice area descriptions with our Web Team.
• Coordinate select profile and directory submissions for various legal publications and industry ranking guides (e.g., Chambers, Benchmark Litigation, Legal 500).
• Conduct research and compile relevant information regarding existing and prospective clients, competitor activity, and industry and market trends to aid in the development of marketing plans.
• Assist with preparation of internal and external litigation matter announcements.
• Provide litigation information for and otherwise support Business Development responses to Request for Proposals (RFPs).
• Prepare targeted matter lists that focus on specific geographic and industry sectors in connection with various business development opportunities.
• Provide analytical/technical support to one or more specialized client service teams.

Qualifications/Position Requirements

• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work confidently and collaboratively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Education and/or Experience

• Three to five years of experience in a business development or marketing role in a professional services environment (law-firm specific background, particularly on the litigation side, is a plus).
• Experience with InterAction or another CRM program preferred.
• Experience with legal-research and legal-news databases and resources (e.g., Capital IQ, atVantage, Lexis Nexis, Courthouse News Service, Thomson, PACER) preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or finance preferred (advanced degree a plus).