Job Title: Business Development Specialist

Location: Raleigh, NC 27601 or Charlotte, NC 28202

Salary/Payrate: $65-75K and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Hybrid (1-day WFH)

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Referral Fee: $500 - should your referral start with our client

JOB DESCRIPTION #LI-FL1

The Business Development Specialist is a nonexempt administrative position reporting to the Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer. The Specialist will support the and business development department’s management team, the business development activities of assigned practice groups and industry teams, and the marketing efforts. This position can work from either of our Raleigh or Charlotte offices.

The Business Development Specialist is responsible for providing superior service to the Firm in the area of business development. The typical schedule will consist of 7.5 hours per day, equating to 37.5 hours per week. There is opportunity for additional hours, including overtime, on occasion. There are no direct reports for this position.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, extremely detail oriented, possess strong organizational abilities and professionalism, with a can-do attitude, excellent communication skills, and a strong client service orientation.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist business development communications team to cultivate business with current and prospect clients and promote the law firm and its people.
• Preparation and production of proposals, pitch materials, RFPs, and client presentations under the direction of the business development management team.
• Collaborate with business development team and Client Event planner, execute special events including social/networking events, webinars, receptions and group sporting events.
• Coordinate and develop submissions for key directories, including Chamber, Best Law Firm, and Best Lawyers in America.
• Coordinate process for collecting matter data for inclusion in Experience Database.
• Coordinate creation of internal business development newsletter.
• Assist with distribution of client alerts and thought leadership pieces.
• Tracks and reports outcomes of business development activities (RFPs, pitches, etc.).
• Drafts, edits and proofreads content and coordinates the production of final materials.
• Create and submit BD check requests and process expense reimbursements for department.
• Maintain business development team calendar.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience, preferably in Business Development/Marketing, professional services, and/or law firm environment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and comply with deadlines with minimum supervision; flexibility to work extended hours to meet deadlines is required.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team dynamic.
• Demonstrate positive and can-do attitude.
• Must be a team player, willing to help other team members during peak times.
• Strong communication skills including: interpersonal skills, articulate communication and effective use of written and spoken grammar.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work directly with attorneys and staff as required.
• Possess basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; ability to operate and navigate various systems utilized by the Firm.