Litigation Client Growth Specialist

Akerman LLP; West Palm Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akerman LLP is seeking a Client Development Specialist in its Litigation Practice Group in West Palm Beach. The role supports the firm’s business plans by developing client-focused materials, proposals, and presentations, while coordinating across multiple offices.

The successful candidate will manage competing priorities in a matrix environment, maintain strong client relationships, and contribute to sponsorships and events. A hybrid work environment promotes collaboration and growth.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in business development or marketing in a professional services firm.
• Experience supporting litigation or professional services clients is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements business development plans to support practice group goals.
• Creates client-specific presentations, proposals, RFP/RFI responses, and client-facing materials.
• Tracks matter details and manages submissions for directories, databases, and publications.
• Assists in planning and executing sponsorships and client events.
• Manages project initiatives for the litigation practice group.

Skills

Client development

Attention to detail

Time management

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Adobe

Job description

Akerman LLP is seeking a Client Development Specialist in its Litigation Practice Group in West Palm Beach. The role supports the firm’s business plans by developing client-focused materials, proposals, and presentations, while coordinating across multiple offices.

The successful candidate will manage competing priorities in a matrix environment, maintain strong client relationships, and contribute to sponsorships and events. A hybrid work environment promotes collaboration and growth.