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The Assistant Manager, Business Development works with the Business Development Senior Team, Corporate Firm Partners and associates, preparing information about Firm’s corporate practice areas and lawyers, including biographies, deal and experience lists, rankings and awards, practice descriptions, client contacts and other related information. This role provides research and analysis about clients, competitors, markets and industries, related internal business, client communications and related work product maintaining the Firm’s high standard of excellence.

• Perform various business and operational support functions as related to Business Development strategies, marketing, communications, policies, procedures and initiatives for the Firm’s corporate and litgiation departments
• Provide competitive intelligence reports and analysis
• Draft pitch and proposal materials
• Help design and implement practice and industry-related initiatives
• Prepare and manage directory submissions and survey responses for various legal and business directories/publications
• Maintain deal and case experience;help manage the Firm’s engagement database and across related channels
• Maintain website content, Partner biographies and various Business Development communications materials across multiple channels
• Manage creation of advertising, posters, flyers and other promotional materials, working with the Graphic Designer and outside vendors where appropriate
• Prepare and maintain promotional materials, including brochures, practice area descriptions, rankings and quotes
• Assist with managing Firm-sponsored events and presentations
• Foster and maintain strong relations with key stakeholders; ensure stakeholders’ engagement is supported in varied departments and offices
• Support Business Development projects and other Firm initiatives as needed
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned

• Minimum 2-4 years of relevant experience
• Must be flexible and willing to work additional hours as needed
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly competitive and demanding environment
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and web-based research
• Ability to interact well and build professional relationships while maintaining a high level of customer service, diplomacy and discretion
• 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 problem solving and analytical skills to make sound decisions, escalating as appropriate
• Strong project management and organizational skills,
• Ability to effectively share knowledge and resources with appropriate parties, both internally and externally
• Ability to anticipates business challenges of Partners and Senior team members and proactively address needs with self-assuredness and business acumen

• Prior experience in marketing and business development field at a law firm preferred
• Some familiarity with Content Pilot’s suite of products or other experience database preferred
• Experience with website maintenance and or Client Relationship Management (CRM) system experience

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Major in Marketing, English, Communications, Advertising or related field preferred
• J.D. preferred

Salary Information

The estimated base salary range for this position is $150k to $180k at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible.