Client Development Specialist

As the Client Development Specialist, you will take a lead role in supporting the Intellectual Property and IP Litigation Client Development Manager and team on a wide variety of initiatives in support of revenue-generating and general marketing and visibility opportunities for these practice areas.

We are globally growing law firm that services many different practices!

As the Client Development Specialist, you will take a lead role in supporting the Intellectual Property and IP Litigation Client Development Manager and team on a wide variety of initiatives in support of revenue-generating and general marketing and visibility opportunities for these practice areas.

Responsibilities:

• With oversight from the Client Development Manager and in collaboration with the firm’s operations team, supports, planning, and execution of firm events, including seminars, webinars, client entertainment and receptions.
• Plays lead role in the drafting, coordination, review, submission and documentation of the firm’s IP-related legal directory submissions (Chambers USA, Legal 500 etc.) and those that apply to key industries in which the group operations. Prepares lawyers for and oversees the scheduling of related interviews with legal directory researchers.
• Conducts quick-turn research using select databases (Docket Navigator, Lex Machina), and collaborates with library and research services team on fulfilling in-depth research and competitive intelligence analyses about companies, industries, markets, and competitors; helps to develop insights and communicates applicable information to lawyers.
• Works with cross functional teams to support marketing communications-related activities.
• Executes project requests given by leadership team,
• Displays a take initiative attitude to internal members/departments of the firm as well as external clients and vendors via email and written correspondence, over the telephone and in-person.

Required:

• BA/BS required.
• 3-6 years’ experience in a professional services environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to meet tight deadlines, and prioritize workload
• Demonstrates the ability to work in a team oriented environment
• Can work independently and take initiative.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Previously worked at a law firm is a plus!