Litigation Practice Growth & BD Coordinator

Kirkland & Ellis; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Kirkland & Ellis is seeking a Marketing & Business Development Coordinator to support the Litigation practice in New York. You will partner with attorneys and cross-functional teams to drive growth, strengthen client relationships, and elevate the firm’s market presence.

Ideal candidates bring 2–3 years of post-graduate experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and proficiency in CRM tools and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of post-graduate professional experience; law firm, legal, or professional services experience is preferred.
• Exceptional written, verbal, proofreading, and editing skills.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and communicate business and market intelligence.
• Self-motivated with proactive problem-solving and judgment.
• Collaborative, client-service mindset and team orientation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of business development plans, priorities, and growth initiatives while tracking progress and deadlines.
• Assist in preparing customized client pitches, materials, and RFP responses.
• Coordinate submissions for rankings, directories, and awards, including drafting content and managing timelines.
• Maintain and update practice descriptions, case summaries, and attorney biographies.
• Track litigation developments and industry trends to identify BD opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with attorneys and provide proactive BD support.
• Partner with CI team to research industries, clients, and competitors.
• Assist with client events, sponsorships, and marketing activities.
• Maintain CRM data including contacts, mailing lists, and engagement records.
• Draft and maintain litigation matter descriptions and experience records.
• Collaborate across BD, Marketing, Communications, and Research teams.

Skills

Relationship-building

Project management

Written & editing

Research & analysis

Team collaboration

MS Office

Tools

InterAction/Salesforce

Adobe

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

Kirkland & Ellis is seeking a Marketing & Business Development Coordinator to support the Litigation practice in New York. You will partner with attorneys and cross-functional teams to drive growth, strengthen client relationships, and elevate the firm’s market presence.

Ideal candidates bring 2–3 years of post-graduate experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and proficiency in CRM tools and Microsoft Office.