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WilmerHale · 2 months ago

IP/IP Litigation Business Development Specialist

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

WilmerHale is a leading, full-service international law firm with 1,000 lawyers located throughout 12 offices. The Client Development Specialist will support the Intellectual Property and IP Litigation Client Development Manager in various initiatives aimed at enhancing marketing and visibility opportunities for these practice areas.

Intellectual PropertyLegalVenture Capital

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Supports the preparation of sophisticated, thoughtful and persuasive pitches and contributes to RFP responses by drafting content, coordinating administrative elements, and reviewing substantive content for quality assurance and consistency. At times, may lead responses to particular IP and IP litigation pitches

With oversight from the Client Development Manager and in collaboration with the firm’s operations team, supports and, where required, leads the 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

Responsible for maintaining Intellectual Property Department and Intellectual Property Litigation Practice experience and content in the firm’s content management database (Foundation)

Acts in conjunction with other Client Development service areas to support marketing communications-related activities

Performs special projects as requested by Client Development leadership team, including for example, activities related to onboarding lateral partners and client feedback sessions

Displays integrity, quality service and a “can do” 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

Qualification

Client development experienceLegal directory submissionsResearch skillsEvent planningWritten communicationOral communicationTime managementAttention to detailTeam playerInitiative

Required

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Keen attention to detail and quality

Strong time management skills to organize and prioritize workload and meet deadlines

Experience in a dynamic environment with ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize workload under strict and quickly evolving deadlines

Collegial team player with an interest in continuous improvement and growth, and a willingness to collaborate and lend support where needed

Ability to work independently and take initiative

BA/BS Required

Three to six years' experience in a professional services environment, preferably with a law firm. Experience in a marketing or client development role is required