Business Development Manager

Lewis Brisbois; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

The Los Angeles, CA office of Lewis Brisbois is seeking a Business Development Manager to advance the firm’s litigation practices. The role collaborates with practice leaders to develop and execute strategic marketing initiatives that strengthen market positioning and drive growth.

Focus areas include Complex Business & Commercial Litigation and promoting the National Trial Team; requires at least five years in a similar role, a bachelor’s degree, and strong project-management skills.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in a similar role in a law firm or professional services firm.
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Marketing, Communications, Business, English, or related field.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
• Creative research, writing, proofreading and data entry skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; InDesign a plus; understanding of U.S. litigation terminology.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and pursue new business development opportunities, coordinate attorney teams, lead pitch efforts, and manage opportunities from concept to submission.
• Lead the development of pitches, proposals, RFP responses, and presentations.
• Conduct client, prospect, and market research to position the firm to win new business.
• Support integration of lateral hires into the firm.

Skills

Business development

Pitch development

Market research

Project management

Writing & proofreading

Data interpretation

Microsoft Office

Litigation terminology knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

InDesign

Copilot

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Los Angeles, CA office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking a Business Development Manager. The Business Development Manager will work to advance the firm’s litigation practices. This role will work closely with practice leaders and key stakeholders to develop and execute strategic marketing and business development initiatives that strengthen the firm’s market positioning and drive growth. The Business Development Manager will have primary responsibility for several litigation practices, with an emphasis on Complex Business & Commercial Litigation and the promotion of the firm’s National Trial Team.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k with employer match.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities & Qualifications

The following list of essential functions is not exhaustive, and other duties may be assigned in addition to those listed. The items listed are considered daily functions associated with this position.

• Proactively identify and pursue new business development opportunities, coordinate attorney teams, lead pitch efforts, and manage opportunities from concept to submission.
• Lead the development of pitches, proposals, RFP responses, and presentations.
• Conduct client, prospect, and market research, monitoring industry trends and competitive intelligence to help position the firm to win new business.
• Support the successful integration of lateral hires into the firm.
• At least five (5) years of experience in a similar role in a law firm or professional services firm required.
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Marketing, Communications, Business, English, or related field.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously without sacrificing attention to detail.
• Creative research skills, meticulous writing, proofreading and data entry skills, and capacity to interpret data.
• Technological proficiency, especially with Microsoft Office programs, including Copilot; InDesign skills a plus.
• Understanding of U.S. litigation terminology and framework.

Lewis Brisbois is not accepting search firm submissions for this position.

Minimum Salary

USD $140,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $180,000.00/Yr.