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Covington & Burling LLP · 1 day ago

Business Development Specialist (Litigation)

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$102K/yr - $130K/yr

2+ years exp

Covington & Burling LLP is seeking a results-oriented Business Development Specialist to support their Litigation and Investigations groups in marketing and developing new business. The role involves creating reports, drafting proposals, collaborating on client events, and maintaining marketing materials to enhance client relationships and visibility for the firm.

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Responsibilities

Create reports to help leverage client relationship building activities, pitch and proposal efforts, client meetings, business trips, and content engagement for internal and external purposes

Contribute to the drafting of new business proposals, client presentations, and responses to RFPs

Understand and track client development activities, efforts, and results in firm-wide CRM system

Understand, maintain and leverage relevant experience for proposals, directory and award submissions, and relevant website updates

Collaborate with events team to produce client events, including organizing logistics, preparing event communications, monitoring RSVPs, providing on-the-ground event coverage, and preparing post-event reports

Lead budget input and reporting for assigned groups

Collaborate with content team to draft and develop group marketing materials, including website content, newsletters, brochures, and other external communication pieces

Analyze and report on content engagement data to identify leads from content and marketing campaigns

Coordinate and draft submissions for relevant practice group awards, including Chambers

Lead client alert process including liaising with relevant lawyers on editing content, executing distribution, and analyzing and reporting on content engagement data

Drive external content updates by evaluating, revising, and maintaining relevant practice and industry marketing materials

Develop and maintain segmented client and prospect mailing lists

Other responsibilities as assigned and required

Timely and regular attendance

Uphold high standards of confidentiality, discretion, and integrity, particularly with respect to all sensitive and/or confidential firm and client information to which this position will have access

Qualification

Business DevelopmentMarketingCRM SystemMicrosoft ApplicationsProposal WritingInterpersonal SkillsTime ManagementCreativityLeadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in marketing/communications, business or related field

Minimum of two years' experience in a professional services marketing. Demonstrated background of accomplishment in marketing and business development. Previous law firm experience is highly desirable

Strong written and oral communications skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong work ethic, service orientation, and attention to detail

Effective time management and organizational skills

Ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage multiple projects; work independently and as a member of teams; manage short term and long-term deadlines; and work well under tight deadlines and other pressures while maintaining a professional demeanor

Demonstrated leadership and proactivity

Creativity and value-added orientation

Strong computer skills including advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)