Shutts & Bowen LLP · 21 hours ago
Business Development Specialist
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expShutts & Bowen LLP is a full-service law firm serving clients locally, nationally, and internationally. They are seeking a Business Development Specialist to support the firm’s growth initiatives by assisting with business development planning, client research, and opportunity tracking.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Assist with the execution of practice group and partner-level business development plans, providing proactive communications and reporting to stakeholders
Support targeting initiatives by tracking priority clients, prospects, and industries
Coordinate activities aligned with firm and practice growth objectives
Assist with tracking business development opportunities in the firm’s CRM system
Maintain accurate pipeline data, including opportunity status and next steps
Support reporting for quarterly BD and firm leadership dashboards
Identify and evaluate opportunities to build the brand of practice groups and individuals in the market (speaking opportunities, sponsorships, conferences, events, media relations, etc.)
Maintain and update pitch content, experience databases, and standard proposal materials
Track pitch outcomes and assist with post-pitch feedback collection
Prepare business development materials, including drafting pitches, collaborating with attorneys on proposals, and managing and submitting responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
Conduct research on prospective clients, industries, competitors, and market trends
Prepare background materials and briefing documents for partner meetings and pitches
Work closely with the Marketing team to leverage firmwide campaigns, content, and collateral in business development efforts
Support continuous improvement of business development processes, templates, and tools
Assist with CRM adoption and data quality efforts
Coordinate with Finance and other teams as needed for reporting support
Coordinate and plan business development events at the firm
Maintain and distribute tickets for client business development experiences
Attend conferences and events on behalf of firm; develop follow-up campaigns with contacts created
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or a similar field
4–6 years of experience in business development, sales support, or professional services, preferably in a law firm
Marketing experience in the professional services industry
Familiarity with marketing professional services to the public, preferably to law firms, and consistent with attorney rules of professional responsibility
Familiarity with and fluency in various marketing media, including website design, SEO, and social media marketing on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, blogs, online video, and related media
Computer skills, including knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and preferred experience with the Adobe Creative Suite or comparable graphic expertise
Knowledge of grammatical rules for the English language and strong spelling skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
Strong attention to detail and the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from attorneys, clients, coworkers, and the public
Preferred
Preferred experience with the Adobe Creative Suite or comparable graphic expertise
Preferred experience with Canva
Company
Shutts & Bowen LLP
Shutts & Bowen is a Florida-based law firm, headquartered in Miami, representing individuals and business entities nationally and internationally.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Adam Bregman
Partner
Alan Higbee
Managing Partner - Tampa
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