Job Description
Business Development Specialist - Join Our Growing Law Firm!
H1: Allen Matkins is Hiring a Business Development Specialist for their Growing Law Firm! H2: Are You a Marketing Professional Looking for a New Opportunity?
Law Firm Overview:
- Allen Matkins is a leading law firm with over 45 years of experience in providing market-leading solutions to its clients. - The firm has a strong foundation in real estate and has grown to include prominent practices in environmental and natural resources, land use, litigation, corporate, tax, labor and employment, and bankruptcy/restructuring. - With a commitment to hiring and developing top talent, Allen Matkins delivers exceptional work and service to its clients. - The firm values its people, fosters camaraderie, and has a commitment to quality work at all times.
Position Overview:
- The Business Development Specialist will serve as a primary contact for Litigation, Labor & Employment, and Tax practices. - This hybrid role reports to the Director of Client Development and provides high-level support to the Business Development team. - The role requires coordination of marketing and business development opportunities, and implementation of initiatives to support select practice group plans. - The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, liberal arts, or a related field, and 4-6 years of business development and/or marketing experience in a professional services environment, preferably a law firm. - Strong attention to detail, relationship-building skills, and a client service-oriented mindset are essential for this role.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare pitch materials, including customized experience lists. - Track pitch and proposal activity, including follow-up with marketing and business development personnel and attorneys to determine and document results and best practices. - Maintain library of collateral materials and organizational system for drafts and completed proposals and pitches. - Assist with matter/deal collection and follow-up to ensure complete information. - Support various marketing-related activities, such as copywriting and editing, intranet content, website bio updates, etc. - Research, analyze, and identify marketing and business development opportunities in key industry sectors and with target clients. - Assist with firm cross-selling initiatives. - Collaborate with the Director of Client Development to review client engagement data and identify trends and insights. - Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading capabilities. - Excellent interpersonal communication and analytical skills. - Detail-focused with a high level of accuracy. - Strong customer service skills, including the ability to anticipate needs and exercise sound judgment. - Outstanding project management and organizational skills. - Ability to prioritize deadlines, stay poised under pressure, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment. - Demonstrated ability to solve problems, analyze situations, and suggest appropriate solutions. - Ability to work with individuals at all levels within the firm and the Business Development and Marketing Department. - Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. - Self-motivated, resourceful, and reliable with a strong work ethic and positive attitude. - Strong intellectual curiosity and desire to learn about clients and practices, and stay up to date on industry trends. - Ability to maintain professional standards of confidentiality, tact, and discretion. - Occasional travel to all offices will be required.
Other Duties:
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this role. - Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EEO Statement:
- Allen Matkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, all other characteristics prohibited by law, or gender identity and/or expression.
California Consumer Privacy Act:
- Personal information provided in connection with this application may be used to evaluate your application and consider you for employment with Allen Matkins. - This information may also be shared with third parties for purposes such as confirming accuracy, conducting background checks, evaluating potential conflicts of interest, and checking references. - If offered a position, this information will be used to provide employment benefits. - Our employees' personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, available at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** - Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Compensation:
- Allen Matkins offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. - The anticipated base salary range for this full-time role is $90,000.00-$120,000.00 per year. - The actual salary offered will depend on factors such as relevant experience, job-related skills, qualifications, and location. - The base salary range displayed on the job posting is an estimate for new hires and is subject to change at any time based on internal and external business factors.
