Business Development Specialist

Johnleonard; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnleonard in Boston is seeking a Business Development Specialist to support growth within the Intellectual Property division. The role collaborates with attorneys and business professionals to drive client development, respond to RFPs, and produce marketing content.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in law firm BD/marketing, excellent communication, and strong project management. Proficiency in MS Office and AI tools is required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in business development or marketing in a law firm setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, project management, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Proactive, curious, collaborative, and solutions-oriented approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and client-service orientation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; ability to quickly learn new technology and AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop business development and marketing materials, including presentations, brochures, attorney biographies, and practice descriptions.
• Lead legal directory and award submissions, coordinating with attorneys and business development leaders.
• Support proposals, RFP responses, pitches, and new business opportunities from development through submission and tracking.
• Conduct market research and competitive intelligence using research resources, AI tools, and IP platforms such as PatSnap.
• Maintain and analyze CRM data to support client development and business growth.
• Coordinate events, webinars, sponsorships, and partnerships, including logistics, speaker coordination, attendee tracking, and follow-up.
• Support thought leadership and client communications, including alerts, advisories, and practice-related content.

Skills

BD strategy

Marketing collateral

Client service

Project management

Prioritization

AI tools

MS Office

Tools

CRM systems

PatSnap

Job description

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

About the Opportunity

A nationally recognized law firm known for its commitment to professional development, workplace excellence, diversity, equity, and inclusion is seeking a Business Development Specialist to support business development and marketing initiatives within the Intellectual Property (IP) Division. This role supports client development, proposals and RFPs, marketing content, competitive intelligence, events, and market researc h while partnering with attorneys and business professionals to drive growth and strengthen client relationships.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in business development or marketing in a law firm setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, project management, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Proactive, curious, collaborative, and solutions-oriented approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and client-service orientation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; ability to quickly learn new technology and AI tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop business development and marketing materials, including presentations, brochures, attorney biographies, and practice descriptions.
• Lead legal directory and award submissions, coordinating with attorneys and business development leaders.
• Support proposals, RFP responses, pitches, and new business opportunities from development through submission and tracking.
• Conduct market research and competitive intelligence using research resources, AI tools, and IP platforms such as PatSnap.
• Maintain and analyze CRM data to support client development and business growth.
• Coordinate events, webinars, sponsorships, and partnerships, including logistics, speaker coordination, attendee tracking, and follow-up.
• Support thought leadership and client communications, including alerts, advisories, and practice-related content.
• Collaborate with attorneys, marketing professionals, and business development teams across the organization.
• Provide support and guidance to coordinators and junior team members.