Business Development and Marketing Specialist – Litigation/Labor & Employment

EMERGE; Raytown (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Parking/Transit reimbursement

Professional development and career增长

Job summary

EMERGE is partnering with a premier AmLaw 100 firm seeking an experienced Business Development & Marketing Specialist to support Litigation and Labor & Employment groups. Location options include Denver, Chicago, Los Angeles, or Kansas City, with a focus on strategic growth and sophisticated client engagement.

You will partner with senior marketing leadership and practice leaders to drive initiatives, manage client-facing activities, and enhance market presence in a fast-paced professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field.
• 4+ years of marketing or business development experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Experience supporting Litigation and/or Labor & Employment groups preferred.
• Knowledge of legal industry marketing, client relationship management, and competitive positioning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development and marketing strategies for Litigation and Labor & Employment practices.
• Coordinate RFPs, pitches, and proposals; maintain proposal tracking and records.
• Create and update marketing content, bios, practice descriptions, website copy, and branded collateral.
• Plan client-facing events and initiatives; manage budgets, logistics, and follow-ups.
• Collaborate with attorneys and marketing teams to identify cross-selling opportunities and raise profiles.

Skills

Marketing

Business development

Client relationships

Proposal development

Project management

Communications

RFP responses

Pitch materials

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field

Tools

InterAction

Foundation

Job description

We're partnered with a highly respected national AmLaw 100 law firm seeking an experienced Business Development & Marketing Specialist to support its Litigation and Labor & Employment practice groups! This opportunity is available in Denver, Chicago, Los Angeles, or Kansas City and is ideal for a marketing and business development professional who enjoys developing strategic initiatives, strengthening client relationships, and driving growth within a sophisticated legal environment.

In this role, you'll collaborate closely with senior marketing leadership, department chairs, and practice group leaders to develop and execute business development strategies, manage client-facing initiatives, coordinate pitches and proposals, and enhance the firm's market presence. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who combines strong project management, strategic thinking, and relationship-building skills while thriving in a collaborative, fast-paced professional services environment.

REWARDS

• $90,000–$120,000 annual base salary
• Opportunity to join a nationally recognized AmLaw 100 law firm
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life, AD&DD, and short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Parking/Transit reimbursement depending on location
• Professional development and long-term career growth opportunities
• Opportunity to partner directly with senior marketing leadership, department chairs, and practice group leaders
• Exposure to high-impact business development initiatives supporting nationally recognized litigation practices

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field
• 4+ years of marketing and/or business development experience within a law firm or professional services environment, preferably an AmLaw 100 firm
• Experience supporting Litigation and/or Labor & Employment practice groups strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of legal industry marketing, business development strategies, client relationship management, and competitive positioning
• Experience developing RFP responses, pitch materials, proposals, and other business development collateral
• Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to independently manage multiple initiatives from concept through completion
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience developing marketing content, presentations, and client-facing communications
• Ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams while managing competing priorities and evolving business needs
• Familiarity with legal marketing databases and CRM platforms, including InterAction, Foundation, or similar systems, preferred
• Strategic, detail-oriented, and proactive approach with strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and an interest in leveraging emerging technologies and AI tools

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior marketing leadership, department chairs, and practice group leaders to develop and execute business development and marketing strategies for Litigation and Labor & Employment practices
• Research industry trends, competitors, clients, and market opportunities to identify strategies for expanding client relationships and strengthening the firm's market presence
• Coordinate RFP and pitch responses, develop tailored proposals and presentations, and maintain accurate proposal tracking and business development records
• Develop, review, and maintain marketing content, including attorney biographies, practice descriptions, website content, pitch materials, and other branded collateral
• Plan and coordinate client-facing events, seminars, and business development initiatives, including budgets, invitations, logistics, targeted outreach, and follow-up communications
• Manage practice-specific communications, including client alerts, blog posts, newsletters, department updates, and other digital marketing initiatives
• Collaborate with attorneys, marketing teams, and public relations professionals to identify cross-selling opportunities, strengthen client engagement, and support profile-raising initiatives
• Coordinate submissions for legal directories, rankings, and awards, including Chambers and Legal 500, by gathering matter descriptions, client references, and supporting documentation
• Maintain and monitor attorney experience, client relationship, and business development information within Foundation, InterAction, and other firm databases
• Support departmental marketing budgets, process invoices, track expenses, and manage multiple strategic projects while ensuring timely execution and alignment with business objectives

Emerge is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic. In compliance with applicable employment laws, we provide a fair and equitable hiring process and reasonable accommodations where required. We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.