Assistant Manager, Client Development - Litigation

Location: New York

The Client Development & Engagement Assistant Manager - Litigation is responsible for working closely with the CDE Director, the CDE team, and the Firm’s lawyers to lead strategic plans and objectives for several of the Firm’s key Litigation, Investigations, and Regulatory practices. An integral member of the CDE team, the successful candidate, will drive cross-practice collaboration, with particular emphasis on the Firm’s litigation clients and practices.

The CDE Litigation Assistant Manager/Manager will manage relationships, and support research and analysis about clients, prospects, competitors, industries, related internal business, client communications, and related work product, maintaining the Firm’s high standard of excellence.

This role offers an opportunity for growth within the organization, while leading the expansion of client portfolios, cross-practice initiatives, and driving measurable revenue growth.

Essential

Job Duties & Responsibilities Collaborate with Litigation CDE team, broader CDE team, Litigation Partners, and select client teams in implementing business development strategies and action plans

Serve as a key resource for business and operational support functions related to CDE for several practices in the Firm’s Litigation Department Develop compelling pitch and proposal materials

Design and implement practice and industry-related initiatives

Liaise with CDE team members and Partners to prepare and maintain up-to-date practice descriptions, capability statements, competitive intelligence and other relevant CDE collateral

Work with CDE team members to accurately maintain the Firm's engagement database and deals and case experience across all channels, as well as other operations and systems

Work closely with CDE team to maintain website content, Partner biographies and various CDE communications materials across multiple channels

Manage creation of marketing collateral and other promotional materials, working with graphics and outside vendors where appropriate

Work with stakeholders and the Firm’s events team to coordinate Firm-sponsored events, webinars, presentations, and event logistics (e.g., formatting invitations, tracking RSVPs, preparing name badges, preparing promotional materials and assisting with follow up)
Work closely with the CDE team to prepare and manage directory submissions and survey responses for various legal and business directories/publications

Foster and maintain strong relations with key stakeholders; ensure stakeholders’ engagement is supported across departments and offices

Support CDE projects and other Firm initiatives as needed

Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Required Skills and Experience4-8 years of relevant experience managing complex projects and teams.

Experience cultivating and managing client relationships

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly competitive and demanding environment

Creative and innovative thinker, generating ideas that create value and improve processes

Ability to interact well and cultivate professional relationships while maintaining a high level of customer service, diplomacy and discretion

Strong attention to detail

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Excellent research and analytical abilities

Ability to assess needs, assign priorities, develop strategies and make recommendations when presented with ambiguous or incomplete information

Strong project management and organizational skills, demonstrated ability to prioritize and balance competing demands and manage multiple projects concurrently, meeting deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment

Ability to effectively share knowledge and resources with appropriate parties, both internally and externally

Ability to anticipate business challenges of stakeholders and senior team members and proactively address needs with self-assuredness and business acumen

Proficiency in MS Office Suite, web-based research, and various AI tools

Must be flexible and willing to work additional hours as needed

Preferred Skills and Experience Prior experience in marketing and business development field at a law firm supporting litigation,…