Business Development Manager

CF Legal Recruiting and Staffing; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive work environment

Mission-driven impact

Job summary

A law firm in Washington, DC is looking for a Business Development & Marketing Manager with a focus on litigation. This role involves strategic BD initiatives, compelling pitch creation, and market research. Candidates should have 5+ years of law firm experience and strong writing and organizational skills. This position offers a base pay range of $125,000 to $150,000 annually and emphasizes civil rights and public interest work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of law firm BD/marketing experience, preferably with a litigation focus.
• Proven strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with CRM platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic BD and marketing initiatives.
• Create compelling pitches, proposals, and responses to RFPs.
• Conduct market research on prospective clients, competitors, and trends.

Skills

Writing and editing skills

CRM platform experience

Organizational skills

Team-oriented attitude

Market research

Tools

InterAction

Job description

Overview

Business Development & Marketing Manager – Litigation Focus — A dynamic law firm with a high-stakes litigation and public interest practice is seeking a Business Development & Marketing Manager to join its growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work across three major offices and contribute to both cutting-edge litigation and impactful advocacy.

Reporting to the Director of Business Development & Marketing, you will:

• Develop and execute strategic BD and marketing initiatives.
• Create compelling pitches, proposals, and RFP responses.
• Manage website, bios, practice descriptions, and client-facing content.
• Conduct market research on prospective clients, competitors, and trends.
• Lead submissions for Chambers, Legal 500, and other directories/awards.
• Support lateral integration and firmwide events.
• Oversee CRM usage and reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of law firm BD/marketing experience (litigation focus preferred).
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with CRM platforms (InterAction a plus).
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• A proactive, team-oriented self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for supporting civil rights and public interest work.

The Offer

Locations: NY, DC, or LA

Inclusive, mission-driven environment where your work makes an impact

Base pay range: $125,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal and Marketing
• Industries: Law Practice