Business Development Specialist – IP/IP Litigation

WilmerHale; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match and profit‑/

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

WilmerHale is seeking a Business Development Specialist to support the IP and IP Litigation practices. You will help craft persuasive pitches, coordinate RFP responses, and assist with events and marketing initiatives to raise visibility.

You will work with the Business Development Manager, librarians, and marketing teams to develop content, manage directories submissions, and perform research that informs lawyers and clients about market trends and opportunities. Hybrid schedule available.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Keen attention to detail and quality.
• Strong time management to organize and meet deadlines.
• Experience in dynamic environment with ability to manage time under strict deadlines.
• Collegial team player with willingness to collaborate and lend support.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• BA/BS required.
• 3–5 years’ experience in a professional services environment, preferably with a law firm, in a marketing or business development role.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of sophisticated pitches and RFP responses by drafting content, coordinating elements, and reviewing content for quality assurance.
• Assist in planning and execution of firm events, including seminars, webinars, client entertainment and receptions.
• Lead or contribute to drafting, coordination, review and submission of IP-related directory submissions and interviews.
• Conduct quick-turn research using databases and collaborate on competitive intelligence.
• Maintain IP Department and IP Litigation Practice content in the firm’s CMS (Foundation).
• Collaborate with other Clients & Markets teams on marketing communications activities.
• Participate in special projects such as onboarding lateral partners and client feedback sessions.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Collaborative

Independent initiative

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

WilmerHale is a leading, full-service international law firm with 1,000 lawyers located throughout 12 offices in the United States and Europe. Our lawyers work at the intersection of government, technology and business, and we remain committed to our guiding principles of providing quality, excellent legal and client services; developing diversity among our lawyers and staff and cultivating an environment that promotes an ambitious spirit, collaboration and collegiality by drawing on the extraordinary talents and dynamic experience of our lawyers. Our goal is to reflect the diversity of our clients and the communities in which we practice.

Why You Should Apply

As the Business Development Specialist, you will take a lead role in supporting the Intellectual Property and IP Litigation Business Development Manager and team on a wide variety of initiatives in support of revenue-generating and general marketing and visibility opportunities for these practice areas. Specific areas of focus will include but are not limited to pitch and RFP support, coordination of sponsorships and events, legal directory work, research, content management, marketing communications and collateral development, events, and other business development activities.

The Business Development Specialist is responsible for developing a strong understanding of the services provided by the IP Department and IP Litigation Practice and of the clients and industries these groups operate within; will contribute to the needs of the broader Clients & Markets Department’s initiatives and key projects as needed.

How You Will Impact the Firm

• Supports the preparation of sophisticated, thoughtful and persuasive pitches and contributes to RFP responses by drafting content, coordinating administrative elements, and reviewing substantive content for quality assurance and consistency. At times, may lead responses to particular IP and IP litigation pitches.
• With oversight from the Business Development Manager and in collaboration with the firm’s operations team, supports and, where required, leads the planning and execution of firm events, including seminars, webinars, client entertainment and receptions.
• Plays lead role in the drafting, coordination, review, submission and documentation of the firm’s IP-related legal directory submissions (Chambers USA, Legal 500 etc.) and those that apply to key industries in which the group operations. Prepares lawyers for and oversees the scheduling of related interviews with legal directory researchers.
• Conducts quick-turn research using select databases (Docket Navigator, Lex Machina), and collaborates with library and research services team on fulfilling in-depth research and competitive intelligence analyses about companies, industries, markets, and competitors; helps to develop insights and communicates applicable information to lawyers.
• Responsible for maintaining Intellectual Property Department and Intellectual Property Litigation Practice experience and content in the firm’s content management database (Foundation).
• Acts in conjunction with other Clients & Markets service areas to support marketing communications-related activities.
• Performs special projects as requested by Business Development leadership team, including for example, activities related to onboarding lateral partners and client feedback sessions.

Required Skills

What You Will Bring to This Position

++MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS++

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Keen attention to detail and quality.
• Strong time management skills to organize and prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Experience in a dynamic environment with ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize workload under strict and quickly evolving deadlines.
• Collegial team player with an interest in continuous improvement and growth, and a willingness to collaborate and lend support where needed.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Education:

BA/BS required.

Experience:

3-5 years’ experience in a professional services environment, preferably with a law firm, in a marketing or business development role is required.

Why Join Us?

• A values‑driven firm that fosters collaboration and respect
• The hiring range for this position is $86,600 – $108,300 annually, with final compensation based on experience, qualifications and internal equity
• This position is eligible for a Hybrid Schedule
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing options
• Paid time off and holidays
• For additional information about our benefits, please click here

Our Commitment

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP (WilmerHale) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is our policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran, or any other protected status under applicable law. WilmerHale will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and otherwise as required by applicable law.

For more information about Equal Employment Opportunity, please click here.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees in the position. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills for positions. The firm reserves the right at all times, in its sole discretion, to add or subtract duties and responsibilities, as it deems necessary.