TITLE: Litigation Practice Marketing/Business Development Manager KG16

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Will provide planning and implementation support to lawyers for client expansion and new business development activities for assigned sub-practice area. Works with practice marketing and business development director/assistant directors in marketing planning and program development.  Manages specific marketing/BD programs and projects identified in the annual practice marketing/BD plan (as assigned). Participates in market research/analysis and information development/ management. Directly manages specific marketing communications activities, including submissions to publications, Web postings, databases, marketing materials, etc. In collaboration with Director of Practice Marketing & Business Development for an assigned group of sub-practices: participates in research and analysis related to strategic business planning, analyzes potential business-development opportunities and supports pitch development and delivery, provides RFP response support (strategy and tactics), with research staff, tracks competitors, marketplace positioning, recruiting, and other key data useful for marketing/BD planning at the practice, office, and client levels. Supports Strategic Marketing/BD Support staff to ensure lawyers receive high-quality Client Team, pitch and proposal-response support. Provides marketing support to practice group and office leaders: Specific marketing program planning, management and implementation, and results assessment and reporting.

REQUIRED SKILLS: A minimum of 6 years of demonstrated success in a marketing and/or a business development-related position, either in the professional services arena (e.g., law, accounting, or consulting) or in a comparable position in the corporate, trade association, or academic sectors. Must have an undergraduate degree, preferably in a marketing, business, research, or communications-related field; a graduate or law degree is desirable.  Candidate needs proven project management skills, solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, and demonstrated marketing experience.

HIGHLIGHTS: Work for an excellent law firm that values their staff, recognizes that their employees are crucial to the success of the business, and offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

SALARY:  Depending on experience.

BENEFITS:  Medical/dental plan, 401(k) savings plan, vacation and personal/sick time, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

HOURS: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM.

LOCATION:  Washington, DC