Client Development Specialist

Akerman LLP; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Akerman LLP in Charlotte seeks a Client Development Specialist within the Litigation Practice Group to support business plans and strengthen the firm’s market presence. The role involves coordinating activities across offices in a hybrid work setting, and delivering materials that position the firm for success with clients and prospects.

The incumbent will develop client-specific presentations, manage matter-tracking tasks, and assist with sponsorships and client events, requiring excellent

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a business development or marketing role.
• Experience at an AmLaw 100, financial services, or professional services firm preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent customer service and clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues across the firm.

Responsibilities

• Develops client-specific presentations, proposals, RFP/RFI responses, and other client-facing materials.
• Tracks completed matter details and manages submissions for directories, databases, and other publications as needed.
• Assists in planning and execution of sponsorships and client events.
• Project management of various MCD initiatives for the litigation PG.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Deadline-driven

Team collaboration

Client relationship management

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Adobe

Job description

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

Akerman is seeking aClient Development Specialist in the Litigation Practice Group. The Client Development Specialist 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 is committed to a hybrid environment that promotes flexibility, collaboration, and professional growth.

Responsibilities :

• Works under the direction and supervision of the Senior Client Development Manager, (Litigation PG) and practice leadership to develop and implement business development plans to support practice group goals
• Develops client-specific presentations, proposals, RFP/RFI responses, and other client-facing materials
• Tracks completed matter details and manages practice submissions for directories, databases, and other publications as needed
• Assists in the planning and execution of sponsorships and client events
• Project management of various MCD initiatives for the litigation PG

Qualifications :

• 4+ years of experience, preferably with an AmLaw 100, financial services, 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
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. EOE

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