Supports litigation practice group business development, marketing, and communications initiatives. Responsibilities include creating client presentations, proposals, and RFP responses; developing marketing collateral; coordinating events and sponsorships; supporting media relations and speaker opportunities; managing directory submissions; tracking matters; and assisting with lateral attorney onboarding. The role requires collaboration with practice leaders and teams across multiple offices in a hybrid law firm environment.
Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers in 25 offices throughout the United States.
Akerman is seeking a Client Development Manager-Litigation Practice Group. The Client Development Manager assists in implementing programs that support practice group business plans and enhance the business and reputation of the firm. The incumbent will successfully assist in managing multiple competing priorities within a matrix environment and establish solid working relationships with diverse personalities across multiple offices. Akerman has adopted a hybrid work environment.
Responsibilities:
- Working with the Senior Client Development Manager to develop and implement client development, marketing, and communications plans.
- Meeting with practice group leaders on a frequent basis.
- Creating and monitoring client development programs, including cross-selling initiatives.
- Managing development of client-specific presentations, proposals, and RFP/RFI responses as well as other client-facing materials.
- Managing development of all practice-related collateral for general use in print and on firm website.
- Supports senior manager to onboard new laterals joining the practice group.
- Develops story placement ideas for media relations team and identifies speaker placement opportunities.
- Tracks completed matter details and manages practice submissions for directories, databases, and other publications as needed.
- Identifies opportunities for sponsorships and other brand-building opportunities
- Coordinates practice-related events and sponsorships.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 8 to 10 years of experience, preferably with an AmLaw 100 or professional services firm, in a business development or marketing role
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to meet multiple and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to work with individuals at all levels across the firm, and to work well in a team environment, collaborating effectively with team members with varying perspectives
- Strong proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe
- Experience working with Private Equity and Investment Banking industries preferred
Job Type: Full-Time; Monday - Friday (Hybrid)
Salary Range: The firm’s anticipated hiring range for this position is $110,000 - $125,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including position, geographic location, education, training, and experience.
Bonus: Discretionary holiday bonus
Benefits: Paid Time Off, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401k Profit Sharing Plan, and Transportation Program
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. Please submit your resume, cover letter and salary requirements. EOE
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