4666 - Business Development Specialist - Litigation

Nixon Peabody LLP; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 77,500 - 114,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional contingent compensation based on performance

Training in business and law

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Nixon Peabody LLP is seeking a Business Development Specialist to support marketing efforts for its Litigation Department. The role involves coordinating proposals, managing events, and collaborating with attorneys to enhance client engagement.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience, demonstrating excellent communication skills and attention to detail. A hybrid work schedule is available for flexibility, emphasizing a collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of marketing or communications experience, preferably within a law firm.
• Ability to handle multiple projects proactively and simultaneously.
• Excellent stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the preparation of pitches and proposals.
• Manage planning and execution of practice-specific events.
• Assist in maintaining the proposal system and experience database.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Stakeholder relationship management

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Familiarity with basic AI tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, English, Communications, or related field

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Description

The Business Development Specialist supports the firm's business development and marketing efforts for designated practice areas within the Litigation Department. The Litigation Department encompasses attorneys who handle commercial disputes, construction and real estate litigation, government investigations, white‑collar defense, intellectual property, labor and employment matters, and cybersecurity and privacy issues.

This role partners closely with attorneys and internal teams to help advance client development initiatives and strengthen the department's overall market presence. This involves initiatives related to cross‑selling, prospecting, client engagement, and thought leadership.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment while delivering high‑quality, client‑ready work product. Previous law firm or professional services experience preferred. A hybrid work schedule is available for this position.

A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It's the chance to use your knowledge to shape what's ahead. To share, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps the power of collective thinking.

We've created a dynamic, energizing environment that promotes success for our clients and each other. We offer fast growth, connectedness and training in business as well as law. And our rigorous standards assure you are part of a diverse team of top talent at every turn.

We would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and drive the preparation of pitches and proposals, including meeting with attorneys to review their needs, scoping the project and determining appropriate positioning, compiling research materials, and preparing and distributing the finished product.
• Implement internal communications items such as department newsletters and practice‑group specific updates.
• Manage and execute the planning, coordination and management of practice‑specific events including webinars, virtual events, and practice‑sponsored conferences; handle deliverables, guest lists, invitations, vendor communication, and collateral.
• Coordinate, schedule, and host department, practice‑group, and team meetings.
• Assist with maintaining the proposal system, experience database and other information warehouses required for pitches and proposals.
• Work with the Social Media Manager to promote programs.
• Manage attorney directory submissions for Chambers, Legal 500, and additional legal directories and nominations.
• Write and maintain attorney biographies and experience summaries.
• Contribute to compiling mailing lists for marketing projects using the firm's CRM program.
• Partner with attorneys to support individual business development through strategy meetings, coaching, and thought‑leadership content development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2‑4 years of marketing or communications experience, or strong exposure to legal practice, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, English, Communications, or a related field required. Work experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Expertise at meeting stakeholder needs and managing stakeholder relationships, with the ability to work with personnel at all levels internally and externally.
• Strong attention to detail and high quality standards; ability to proofread.
• Ability to handle multiple projects proactively, simultaneously, and timely, while managing stakeholder expectations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel and Word).
• Familiarity with basic AI tools.

Salary

• San Francisco: $85,000 to $126,500
• New York, NY: $85,000 to $126,500
• Long Island, NY: $85,000 to $126,500
• Boston, MA: $77,500 to $114,950
• Los Angeles, CA: $77,500 to $114,950
• Washington, DC: $77,500 to $114,950
• Rochester, NY: $70,500 to $104,500

Location

Location: Boston, MA; New York City, NY; Long Island, NY; Rochester, NY; San Francisco, CA; Washington, DC; Los Angeles, CA

EEO Statement

Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affidavit Action Employer: Disability / Veteran. Nixon Peabody is committed to creating a fair workplace and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Employment Verification

To comply with Federal law, Nixon Peabody participates in E‑Verify. All newly‑hired employees are verified through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm their identity and eligibility for employment. Please refer to the Notice of E‑Verify Participation and the Right to Work posters on the Nixon Peabody Careers page for more information.

Additional Compensation

In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on an array of factors, including but not limited to work performance, geographic location, work experience, education and qualifications. Because such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero ($0) in some circumstances, the above‑listed salary range(s) are Nixon Peabody's good faith estimate of the annual salary(ies) it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting.