Business Development Specialist

SR Staffing; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Business Development Specialist in Washington, DC. This hybrid position requires 3+ years of experience in legal business development, focusing on client engagement and marketing efforts. Responsibilities include developing business plans, conducting market research, and managing proposals. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and proficiency in CRM systems. This is a full-time role offering competitive medical and vision insurance, 401(k), and paid maternity leave.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of business development experience in a law firm environment.
• Strong understanding of legal industry trends and client service best practices.
• Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business development plans with attorneys.
• Conduct market research to identify client engagement opportunities.
• Prepare tailored proposals and pitches for clients.

Skills

Business development experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

CRM systems proficiency

Market research

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Business Development Specialist

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid – 3 days in office)

Salary Range: $80,000 – $110,000

About the Role: We are seeking a Business Development Specialist with 3+ years of legal BD experience to join a dynamic team supporting strategic growth initiatives for a leading law firm. This role focuses on driving client development, supporting practice group marketing efforts, and collaborating with attorneys to execute business development strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with attorneys and practice leaders to develop and implement business development plans.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for client engagement.
• Prepare proposals, pitches, and RFP responses tailored to client needs.
• Manage content for marketing collateral, client alerts, and thought leadership pieces.
• Track and report on business development activities and ROI metrics.
• Support firm-wide initiatives, events, and sponsorships to enhance visibility and client relationships.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of business development experience in a law firm environment.
• Strong understanding of legal industry trends and client service best practices.
• Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Work Model: Hybrid schedule – 3 days in office in Washington, DC.

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Marketing

Industries: Law Practice

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave