Legal Staff Marketing in San Francisco, CA

Law Firm

San Francisco, CA

Legal Staff Marketing in San Francisco, CA

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Business Development Specialist - Litigation

Job Responsibilities:
- Pitch and Proposal Support:
- Draft, format, and coordinate client pitches, proposals, and panel submissions in collaboration with partners and business development (BD) leadership.
- Develop and maintain litigation-specific marketing content, including representative matters, experience summaries, and practice descriptions.
- Ensure messaging aligns with client needs and reflects the law firm's strengths in both litigation and the industries served.

- Content Development and Thought Leadership:
- Manage the full lifecycle of client alerts, newsletters, and other litigation-related content — from idea to publication.
- Support the planning and execution of webinars, Continuing Legal Education (CLE) sessions, panels, and client-facing events.
- Coordinate with public relations (PR) and Communications teams on external promotion and coverage.

- Rankings, Directories, and Awards:
- Drive the submission process for key rankings such as Chambers, Legal 500, Benchmark Litigation, and other directories.
- Collaborate with attorneys and Communications to prepare materials, coordinate interviews, and ensure timelines are met.
- Track outcomes and assist in building a long-term rankings strategy.

- Experience Management and Practice Support:
- Track and update representative litigation experience for use in pitches, rankings, and practice materials.
- Support the collection of client wins, speaking engagements, and major initiatives for internal and external reporting.
- Assist with the integration of lateral partners and their clients into law firm marketing efforts.

- Strategic Initiatives and Practice Growth:
- Collaborate with the Senior BD Manager to implement the litigation group’s strategic business development goals.
- Support cross-practice opportunities with other key areas, including intellectual property (IP), emerging companies, and regulatory groups.
- Help prepare client development briefings, target lists, and competitor research as needed.

Education and Experience Information:
- A Bachelor’s degree is required, with a background in marketing, communications, English, or law preferred.
- The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience with marketing and business development in a law firm or professional services environment.
- Practice group assignments for this role may shift depending on business priorities and team structure.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- A proactive, collaborative mindset and the ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
- Strong attention to detail and a high standard for accuracy and professionalism.
- Interest in technology, life sciences, or the litigation landscape is a plus.
- Familiarity with CRM systems (., InterAction), marketing tools (., Vuture or similar), and research platforms (., PitchBook, Monitor Suite) is helpful.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).

Salary Information:
- The anticipated salary range for this position is $84,000 - $120,000.
- The actual base salary offered may depend on various factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and, if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
- A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance. Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.

Benefits and Compensation Details:
- The law firm offers a comprehensive benefits program to help employees and their families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial.
- Benefits provided to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing.

This position can be based in the Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Seattle, or New York office locations and offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing work both from home and at the designated law firm office. The frequency of in-office work will be determined by business needs and guided by department directives.