Litigation Client Growth Manager (Hybrid)

Akerman-LL; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k Profit Sharing Plan

Transportation Program

Job summary

Akerman seeks a Client Development Manager for the Litigation Practice Group to drive client development, marketing, and communications across the firm’s offices in a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years in business development or marketing within a professional services firm, with strong client relations, planning, and MS Office skills. Responsibilities include proposals, collateral, events, sponsorships, and cross-selling initiatives.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of experience in a business development or marketing role at AmLaw 100 or professional services firm
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional customer service and written/verbal communication
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues across the firm at all levels
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe
• Experience with Private Equity and Investment Banking industries preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement client development, marketing, and communications plans
• Meet with practice group leaders regularly to align on strategy
• Create and monitor client development programs, including cross-selling initiatives
• Prepare client-facing materials, proposals, and RFP/RFI responses
• Develop practice collateral for print and web use
• Onboard new laterals joining the practice group
• Source speaker and media placement opportunities
• Track matter details and manage submissions for directories and publications
• Identify sponsorship and brand-building opportunities
• Coordinate practice-related events and sponsorships

Skills

10 years experience

Business development

Marketing communications

Client relations

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Adobe

Private Equity experience

Investment Banking experience

Team collaboration

Deadline management

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Adobe

Job description

Akerman seeks a Client Development Manager for the Litigation Practice Group to drive client development, marketing, and communications across the firm’s offices in a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years in business development or marketing within a professional services firm, with strong client relations, planning, and MS Office skills. Responsibilities include proposals, collateral, events, sponsorships, and cross-selling initiatives.