Business Development and Marketing Manager

New York, NY, Washington, DC, or Los Angeles, CA

Premier, boutique, national, high-stakes litigation and public interest law firm is seeking a Business Development and Marketing Manager to generate, implement, and support a broad range of firm and attorney marketing and business development activities across their three offices, in New York, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles.

Firm brings together a high-stakes, cutting-edge litigation practice serving clients across a wide range of practice areas, including commercial litigation, white-collar criminal defense and internal investigations, employment and discrimination, and complex regulatory and securities matters. Since its founding, the firm has also built a pioneering public interest practice geared to the great and urgent challenges of our time. The firm’s lawyers and business operations professionals stand at the cutting edge of litigation and advocacy for gender and racial equity, reproductive justice, LGBTQ+ rights, religious freedom, democracy protection, and immigrants’ rights.

Since their founding, they have achieved tremendous success and growth, and we seek motivated and talented professionals to join our team. Reporting to the Director of Business Development and Marketing, this position is an exciting opportunity for an individual seeking to advance their career in an inclusive workplace where lawyers and business operations professionals from diverse backgrounds feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute, lead, and achieve their maximum potential.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Director of Business Development and Marketing to advance a proactive marketing and business development program that supports strategic objectives and aligns with firm objectives.
• Support the tracking and execution of individual business development plans, ensuring key milestones are clearly defined and aligned with the firm’s strategic goals.
• Partner with the Director to develop customized, compelling pitch materials and RFP responses tailored to specific client opportunities.
• Develop and maintain marketing collateral, website content, practice descriptions, attorney bios, and other client-facing materials; ensure all content is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect current capabilities and priorities.
• Conduct strategic research on prospective clients, market trends, competitors, and practice developments to generate actionable insights and support targeted efforts.
• Maintain and monitor business development activity through the firm’s CRM platform, ensuring accurate data capture, reporting, and adoption across the firm.
• Lead the preparation and submission of legal directories and industry awards, including Chambers, Legal 500, Benchmark Litigation,and other industry recognitions and awards.
• Oversee department projects with clearly defined deliverables and resource requirements; track progress, communicate updates, and address roadblocks.
• Support the Team in managing the strategic and logistical aspects of lateral integration and onboarding to ensure a seamless transition and alignment with firm priorities.
• Collaborate with the Team on the planning and execution of internal and external events, covering invitation list creation, collateral development, attendee tracking, on-site management, and follow-up strategies.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend external sponsorship and speaking opportunities that align with firm goals, enhancing visibility and market presence.Other responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications 

The successful candidate will have a combination of employment, educational, and life experience that demonstrates the qualities and skills below:

• Education and Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of previous law firm BD and marketing experience working with litigation teams is highly desirable. Bachelor’s degree required. J.D. or advanced degree a plus.
• Knowledge and Skills: You have a basic understanding of CRM software platforms (hands-on experience with InterAction a plus). You have familiarity with event planning procedure and details.  You have advanced knowledge and use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, web editing and email marketing software.
• Clear Communication and Attention to Detail: You have outstanding communication skills, excel in both written and oral communication, and are able to develop strong relationships with attorneys and professionals at all levels, both internally and externally. You proactively communicate the status of your work and share updates with colleagues when necessary. You ensure that your work is mistake-free. You have excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ownership, Initiative, and Teamwork: You are a dedicated self-starter who takes ownership of your projects and follows through on their completion. You proactively anticipate, communicate, and work independently and resourcefully to resolve obstacles you encounter in your work. You possess a strong customer-service orientation and ability to work well within a team as well as the ability to be a brand champion.
• Organization and Project Management: You are comfortable balancing tasks of varying levels of urgency and complexity. You work well under pressure and can meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Flexibility: You are flexible to be available after hours and to work overtime as needed. You are comfortable in an environment where your responsibilities may vary from day to day. You demonstrate a “no job too big, no job too small” attitude, and take a collaborative, team-focused approach to rejuggling priorities and contributing to tasks across the Firm.
• Confidentiality: You must be able to adhere to Firm policies regarding the protection of confidential data and demonstrate sensitivity to (and good judgment in connection with) confidential attorney, personnel, and Firm matters.
• Mission Orientation: You are enthusiastic and passionate about our commitment to civil rights and public interest law. You thrive when your work is connected to purpose.
• In addition, the successful candidate will be located in New York, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles, CA area and will be available to work 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This is a hybrid position.

 Additional Information: You must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by your hire date to be eligible for starting in the role. 

Firm is committed to fostering a workplace in which individuals from all backgrounds are welcomed, treated with respect, and given every opportunity to contribute, develop, lead, and reach their highest potential. As an equal opportunity employer, it is the Firm’s policy to ensure all employment decisions are made without discrimination based on race, color, religion or religious belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, disability, age, military or veteran status, marital status or civil partnership status, pregnancy or related medical conditions, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local civil rights law, ordinance or regulation. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, leaves of absence, compensation and all other terms and conditions of employment. Firm provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Please note that applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. 

Compensation: The expected base salary for this role ranges from $125,000.00-$150,000.00, annually, plus bonus and is dependent on experience. 

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