Client Development Specialist

Akerman LLP; West Palm Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

Job summary

Akerman LLP, a leading law firm founded in 1920, seeks a Client Development Specialist in their Litigation Practice Group. This role involves developing business plans, creating client-facing materials, and managing various initiatives. The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and experience in a professional services environment.

Join Akerman's collaborative team, committed to providing flexibility and professional growth in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in business development or marketing role, preferably in AmLaw 100 or professional services.
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with client-facing materials like presentations and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing business development plans.
• Create client-specific presentations and proposals.
• Manage practice submissions for directories and publications.
• Plan and execute sponsorships and client events.
• Project management for various initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 a Client 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

• Bachelor’s degree
• 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