Business Development Specialist

Saltu Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Saltu Staffing seeks a Business Development Specialist to support its Litigation practice, including commercial litigation, class actions, white collar defense, and antitrust. You will work with attorneys and BD leadership to execute strategic initiatives, develop client-facing materials, and strengthen the firm's market presence.

You will develop pitches, proposals, RFP responses, and presentations; conduct competitive intelligence and market research to identify prospective clients; coordinate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of law firm marketing or BD experience.
• Experience developing pitches, responses, or proposals.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Support BD strategies for the Litigation practice.
• Develop pitches, proposals, RFPs, presentations.
• Conduct competitive intelligence and research to identify clients.
• Coordinate attorney outreach and cross-selling.
• Track pitches, proposals, and client meetings.
• Maintain litigation experience records and CRM data.
• Assist with directory submissions (Chambers, Legal 500, Benchmark).
• Collaborate with marketing on events and webinars.

Skills

Business development

Marketing

CRM proficiency

Project management

Competitive intelligence

Client communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Reporting tools

Marketing automation

Job description

A leading law firm is seeking a Business Development Specialist to support its Litigation practice, including commercial litigation, class actions, white collar defense, and antitrust.

This position will work closely with attorneys and business development leadership to execute strategic initiatives, identify new business opportunities, develop client-facing materials, and strengthen the firm's market presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support business development strategies and initiatives for the Litigation practice group.
• Develop pitches, proposals, RFP responses, presentations, and other client-facing materials.
• Conduct competitive intelligence, litigation monitoring, and research to identify prospective clients and business opportunities.
• Coordinate attorney outreach, client development activities, and cross-selling initiatives.
• Track and report on business development activities, including pitches, proposals, and client meetings.
• Maintain accurate litigation experience records, matter descriptions, and CRM data.
• Assist with legal directory and award submissions, including Chambers, Legal 500, and Benchmark Litigation.
• Collaborate with marketing teams on client events, webinars, conferences, and promotional initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of marketing or business development experience within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Experience developing pitches, proposals, RFP responses, or other business development materials.
• Proficiency with CRM systems, reporting tools, and relevant technology platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with litigation practices or prior paralegal experience is a plus.