Business Development Specialist

Essential Functions:

• Research, draft and track presentations, proposals, and RFP responses to facilitate the generation of business development leads.
• Follow-up with attorneys for status updates of new business opportunities.
• Assist with the development and execution of business development plans for attorney practice groups and individuals.
• Work directly with attorneys as a business development coach, in conjunction with the Director of Business Development.
• Research, analyze and identify opportunities in key industry sectors and with target clients.
• Analyze competitors and their service offerings and identify opportunities to raise the profile of the practice groups and their attorneys.
• Coordinate collection of internal business development newsletter materials and work with Marketing Technology Coordinator to create and distribute monthly newsletter.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that efforts are efficient and synchronized across business development support services.
• Manage and execute conference and tradeshow support and client-facing social events (meet and greets, seminars).
• Coordinate planning and execution of events and sponsorship with attorneys and external organizations.

Other Duties/Responsibilities:

• Understand functionality of all office equipment and systems
• Plan and execute firm communications and coordinate efforts with other offices.
• Attend educational workshops, join professional associations, build networks with fellow professionals, and reviewing of industry publications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Regular office attendance.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Flexibility, responsiveness, adaptability, and professional maturity
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks when appropriate.
• Ability to problem solve issues and develop process improvements.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and stressful environment.
• Ability to communicate with personnel at all levels.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.