Strategic Litigation BD Specialist

Kelley Drye; World Trade Center (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP seeks a Business Development Specialist for its Litigation group in New York City. You will support the development and execution of BD plans, help identify client opportunities, and coordinate outreach and proposals with attorneys.

You will manage research on targets and competitors, track outcomes of pitches, and maintain litigation experience in the CRM, collaborating with marketing and attorney teams to enhance the firm’s market position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of marketing or business development experience in a law firm or other professional services environment.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and deadlines.
• Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail, accuracy, and quality.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with CRM, reporting, and technology tools, including AI platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Business Development Manager in the development and execution of business development plans, initiatives, and budgets for the Litigation practice group and individual attorneys.
• Identify and advance client development and cross-selling opportunities using litigation and risk management intelligence platforms.
• Prepare briefing materials and coordinate attorney outreach, follow-up, and next steps.
• Collaborate with business development colleagues to develop tailored RFP responses, pitches, presentations, and other business development materials.
• Manage assigned research efforts concerning new business targets, industries, and competitors.
• Track, analyze, and report on the outcomes of pitches, proposals, referrals, client meetings, and other business development initiatives.
• Maintain litigation experience information and matter descriptions in the firm’s CRM.

Skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Written communication

Research

CRM proficiency

Team collaboration

Tools

CRM systems

Reporting tools

AI platforms

Job description

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP seeks a Business Development Specialist for its Litigation group in New York City. You will support the development and execution of BD plans, help identify client opportunities, and coordinate outreach and proposals with attorneys.

You will manage research on targets and competitors, track outcomes of pitches, and maintain litigation experience in the CRM, collaborating with marketing and attorney teams to enhance the firm’s market position.