Entry-Level Legal BDR: Prospect, Qualify & Drive Meetings

TransPerfect Translations International; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TransPerfect Translations International is seeking an Entry-Level Business Development Representative to support our growing sales team. This role targets early-career professionals interested in legal services, eDiscovery, and legal tech.

You will prospect, qualify leads, schedule meetings, and collaborate with Production, Client Services, and Technology to understand offerings and client needs, with a clear path to Account Executive.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly motivated, goal-oriented, and resilient mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in legal services, eDiscovery, or technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outbound prospecting through calls, emails, and LinkedIn outreach.
• Research and identify potential clients within law firms, corporate legal departments, and other industries.
• Qualify inbound and outbound leads through discovery conversations.
• Schedule meetings and introductory calls for senior Business Development Managers.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand service offerings and client needs.
• Maintain accurate records of outreach activity and prospect interactions.
• Meet and exceed weekly and monthly activity and pipeline generation targets.
• Stay informed on legal industry trends, eDiscovery developments, and competitive landscape.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivated mindset

Multitasking

Interest in legal tech

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

TransPerfect Translations International is seeking an Entry-Level Business Development Representative to support our growing sales team. This role targets early-career professionals interested in legal services, eDiscovery, and legal tech.

You will prospect, qualify leads, schedule meetings, and collaborate with Production, Client Services, and Technology to understand offerings and client needs, with a clear path to Account Executive.