Client Development Manager - Litigation

Akerman LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k Profit Sharing Plan

Transportation Program

Job summary

Akerman LLP is seeking a Client Development Manager for the Litigation Practice Group. The role focuses on implementing client development, marketing, and communications plans and collaborating with practice leaders to advance the firm's business goals.

Ideal candidates have 8–10 years in a similar role at a major firm, with strong communication, project management, and cross-functional coordination skills. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of experience in a business development or marketing role, preferably with an AmLaw 100 or professional services firm.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work with individuals at all levels across the firm and to collaborate effectively with team members.
• Experience with Private Equity and Investment Banking industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement client development, marketing, and communications plans.
• Meet with practice group leaders on a frequent basis.
• Create and monitor client development programs, including cross-selling initiatives.
• Manage development of client-specific presentations, proposals, and RFP/RFI responses as well as other client-facing materials.
• Develop all practice-related collateral for print and on the firm website.
• Assist in onboarding new laterals joining the practice group.
• Develop story placement ideas for media relations and identify speaker opportunities.
• Track completed matter details and manage submissions for directories, databases, and other publications.
• Identify opportunities for sponsorships and other brand-building opportunities and coordinate events.

Skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Adobe

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Adobe

Job description

Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers in 25 offices throughout the United States.

Akerman is seeking aClient Development Manager-Litigation Practice Group. The Client Development Manager assists in implementing programs that support practice group business plans and enhance the business and reputation of the firm. The incumbent will successfully assist in managing multiple competing priorities within a matrix environment and establish solid working relationships with diverse personalities across multiple offices. Akerman has adopted a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Working with the Senior Client Development Manager to develop and implement client development, marketing, and communications plans.
• Meeting with practice group leaders on a frequent basis.
• Creating and monitoring client development programs, including cross-selling initiatives.
• Managing development of client-specific presentations, proposals, and RFP/RFI responses as well as other client-facing materials.
• Managing development of all practice-related collateral for general use in print and on firm website.
• Supports senior manager to onboard new laterals joining the practice group.
• Develops story placement ideas for media relations team and identifies speaker placement opportunities.
• Tracks completed matter details and manages practice submissions for directories, databases, and other publications as needed.
• Identifies opportunities for sponsorships and other brand-building opportunities
• Coordinates practice-related events and sponsorships.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of experience, preferably with an AmLaw 100 or professional services firm, in a business development or marketing role
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to meet multiple and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work with individuals at all levels across the firm, and to work well in a team environment, collaborating effectively with team members with varying perspectives
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe
• Experience working with Private Equity and Investment Banking industries preferred

Job Type: Full-Time; Monday - Friday (Hybrid)

Salary Range: The firm’s anticipated hiring range for this position is $110,000 - $125,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including position, geographic location, education, training, and experience.

Bonus: Discretionary holiday bonus

Benefits: Paid Time Off, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401k Profit Sharing Plan, and Transportation Program

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. EOE

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