Job Description
Business Development Specialist - Join our team at Norris McLaughlin PA, a leading law firm located in Bridgewater, NJ. We are seeking an experienced Business Development Specialist to support our firm's growth and development. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits package.
Essential Functions:
- Research, draft and track presentations, proposals, and RFP responses to generate business leads. - Follow-up with attorneys for status updates on new business opportunities. - Assist with the development and execution of business development plans for practice groups and individuals. - Work directly with attorneys as a business development coach. - Conduct research and analysis to identify opportunities in key industries and with target clients. - Analyze competitors and their service offerings to help raise the profile of our practice groups. - Coordinate internal business development newsletter materials and distribute monthly newsletter. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficiency and synchronization in business development efforts. - Manage and execute conference and tradeshow support and client-facing social events. - Coordinate events and sponsorships with attorneys and external organizations.
Other Duties/Responsibilities:
- Understand functionality of office equipment and systems. - Plan and execute firm communications and coordinate efforts with other offices. - Attend educational workshops and join professional associations to build networks and stay updated on industry trends. - Perform other duties as assigned. - Maintain regular office attendance.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines. - Flexibility, responsiveness, adaptability, and professional maturity. - Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. - Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively. - Problem-solving skills and ability to identify process improvements. - Integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and high-stress environment. - Strong communication skills and ability to work with personnel at all levels. - Maintain confidentiality. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or business required. - 3 years of business development or strategy experience within a professional services or law firm preferred. - Superior research and writing skills. - Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and adapt in a dynamic work environment. - Strong attention to detail and effective problem-solving skills. - Advanced computer literacy, including proficiency with MS Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite.
At Norris McLaughlin, we value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace. We respect the unique backgrounds, experiences, and strengths of our employees. We believe that our differences in culture, ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, and beliefs make us a stronger team.
The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or breastfeeding, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We comply with all federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment, and this policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, discipline, termination, lay-off, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.
