Law Firm BD Leader: Strategy, Relationships & Growth

The Estate Lawyers APC

Irvine (CA)

On-site

USD 135,000 - 165,000

Full time

16 hours ago
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Job summary

The Estate Lawyers APC in Irvine, CA seeks a results-driven Business Development Manager to partner with attorneys, craft and execute BD plans, and expand referral networks across Orange County and San Diego. This full-time role blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution, from outreach and events to follow-up and reporting in HubSpot.

You will build attorney-specific plans, track monthly activity benchmarks, grow referrals, and help raise the firm's professional visibility through

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required.
  • 5+ years in business development, legal marketing, or professional services.
  • Experience working with attorneys and senior professionals.
  • Law firm or professional services experience preferred.
  • Strong relationship development and referral growth experience.
  • Excellent organizational skills and self-driven project follow-up.
  • Southern California market experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage individual attorney BD plans.
  • Establish and track monthly BD activity benchmarks.
  • Track referrals in and out and report results.
  • Identify, cultivate, and strengthen referral relationships and partnerships.
  • Plan and execute referral events and firm events.
  • Maintain BD activity and relationships in HubSpot.

Skills

Relationship building
Project management
Work with attorneys
Multi-priority management
CRM proficiency
HubSpot experience
LinkedIn networking
Legal awards awareness
SoCal market knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

HubSpot
CRM software

Job description

The Estate Lawyers APC in Irvine, CA seeks a results-driven Business Development Manager to partner with attorneys, craft and execute BD plans, and expand referral networks across Orange County and San Diego. This full-time role blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution, from outreach and events to follow-up and reporting in HubSpot.

You will build attorney-specific plans, track monthly activity benchmarks, grow referrals, and help raise the firm's professional visibility through

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