Client Development Assistant; TECH

Overview

Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team and contribute to a global scale. The firm partners with investors, entrepreneurs, and disruptors across life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology, and financial industries. You will collaborate with attorneys and professionals from varied backgrounds to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation, regulatory compliance, advisory services, and complex transactions. Our GO Team emphasizes integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition, and has been recognized as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.

This opportunity supports professional growth in a dynamic, global environment.

The Client Development Assistant for the Technology group plays a key role in supporting the firm’s business development and marketing efforts. The role provides data, process, and coordination support for the Technology practice, ensuring CRM accuracy, thoughtful reporting, and smooth execution of client development initiatives. Working closely with attorneys and cross-functional teams, the Assistant supports day-to-day relationship-building efforts, maintains practice content, and helps organize information and reporting.

• Support the execution of business development initiatives for the Technology practice by working with attorneys and internal teams on day-to-day marketing and client development needs.
• Develop knowledge of legal marketing, including key practice areas, market trends, attorneys, and client priorities, and apply that knowledge to support client outreach and initiatives.
• Provide operational and data support for client development efforts, including maintaining CRM data, managing client and prospect lists, tracking activities, and assisting with basic reporting.
• Coordinate practice group meetings, internal communications, and follow-up actions to ensure consistent execution and information sharing across the team.
• Support firm-hosted and firm-sponsored events and outreach initiatives, including invitation management, RSVP tracking, event logistics support, and post-event follow-up.
• Gather and organize competitive intelligence and market research in collaboration with the marketing research team to support pitches, events, and client development activities.
• Assist with maintaining organized files, templates, tools, and systems that support efficient and effective business development processes, and take on additional projects as needed to support team objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree, with prior exposure to client development or marketing through internships, co-op programs, or entry-level roles strongly preferred.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; comfort working with databases, reporting tools, and leveraging AI tools responsibly.
• Experience with Dynamics CRM is a plus.
• Demonstrated interest in business development, marketing, or client relationship management.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, track action items, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a professional demeanor and the ability to interact effectively with attorneys, business professionals, and external contacts at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail, good judgment, and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Comfortable working with data, reports, and dashboards to support analytics-driven business development efforts.
• Experience supporting senior professionals or client-facing teams preferred.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with a proactive, service-oriented mindset.
• Willingness and enthusiasm to develop knowledge of Technology, legal services, and industry trends.
• Overtime eligibility:
  Yes.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement & Savings Plan
• Emergency back-up child and adult care
• Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Employee recognition and reward programs
• Employee wellness and assistance programs
• Employee discounts and perks

The position is localized with salary ranges by location:
Boston $50,000–$60,000;
New York $55,000–$65,000;
San Francisco $57,000–$67,000. The range may vary by location and experience.

Professional career paths at Goodwin emphasize meritocracy and cross-department collaboration. Goodwin is committed to responsible and ethical use of AI in the hiring process.