Litigation BD Specialist — High-Impact Practice Support

Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Alston & Bird LLP is seeking a Business Development Specialist to support a fast-paced litigation practice. You will work under the Senior Manager, coordinating marketing, pitches, nominations, sponsorships, and content updates for the firm's practice groups.

The role emphasizes an attorney-facing environment with collaboration across BD and practice management teams, delivering top-tier client and attorney experiences. A strong service mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Preferred fields of study include journalism, English, marketing, management, communications, or related business disciplines
• 3–5 years of relevant experience required
• Prior experience in marketing, business development, or practice management strongly preferred
• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment is a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with lawyers in assigned practice groups/teams to serve as primary point of contact for day-to-day marketing, business and practice development needs.
• Prepare pitches and RFP responses, collaborating with lawyers and other team members as needed based on pitch requirements.
• Prepare award nominations, surveys, and submissions for directory and ranking authorities such as Chambers, Legal 500, and Best Lawyers/Best Law Firms.
• Make recommendations for and coordinate sponsorships, memberships, and event attendance at client and industry events to increase the visibility and brand of the firm in assigned practice groups/teams.
• Coordinate with attorneys and M&BD colleagues to update website content, bios, and other marketing materials for assigned practice groups/teams.
• Assisting with a host of other tasks in support of marketing and business development efforts for the litigation groups (PowerPoints, CLE presentation materials, experience database content updates, Area and Group meetings, etc.)

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Editing & grammar

Interpersonal skills

Marketing knowledge

Self-starter

Microsoft Office

CRM experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM system

Document management

PowerPoint

Job description

Alston & Bird LLP is seeking a Business Development Specialist to support a fast-paced litigation practice. You will work under the Senior Manager, coordinating marketing, pitches, nominations, sponsorships, and content updates for the firm's practice groups.

The role emphasizes an attorney-facing environment with collaboration across BD and practice management teams, delivering top-tier client and attorney experiences. A strong service mindset is essential.