Business Development and Marketing Manager

Overview

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 three offices:
New York, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles.

The 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.

• 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 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.

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:
  
  Basic understanding of CRM software platforms (hands-on experience with Inter Action a plus). Familiarity with event planning procedures and details. Advanced knowledge and use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, web editing, and email marketing software.
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