Litigation Growth & Strategy Manager

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP in Wheeling, WV seeks a Senior Business Development Manager - Litigation to lead strategic client-development initiatives across practice groups. You will partner with firm leadership, attorneys, and BD teams to translate priorities into disciplined, measurable activity.

You will manage multiple projects, coach attorneys, coordinate pitches and RFPs, and ensure data integrity in the CRM while aligning communications, events, and sponsorships with business goals.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of business development or marketing experience.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with attorneys and leaders.
• Familiarity with BD planning, pitches, proposals, and client research.

Responsibilities

• Partner with practice group and department leaders to develop practical BD strategy.
• Identify opportunities within client relationships, referrals, and target markets.
• Coordinate strategic pitches, RFPs, and client presentations.
• Prepare market, industry, and competitive research to inform planning.
• Coach attorneys for client conversations, meetings, and relationships.
• Collaborate to align thought leadership, events, and sponsorships with business goals.
• Maintain accurate opportunity and relationship information in the CRM.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications, or related field

JD or MBA

Tools

CRM systems

Proposal-management software

Research tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP in Wheeling, WV seeks a Senior Business Development Manager - Litigation to lead strategic client-development initiatives across practice groups. You will partner with firm leadership, attorneys, and BD teams to translate priorities into disciplined, measurable activity.

You will manage multiple projects, coach attorneys, coordinate pitches and RFPs, and ensure data integrity in the CRM while aligning communications, events, and sponsorships with business goals.