Legal Staff Marketing in Philadelphia, PA

Law Firm

Philadelphia, PA

Legal Staff Marketing in Philadelphia, PA

Legal Staff

Min 4 yrs required

No

Job Title: Business Development Specialist Job Responsibilities: - Oversee and market the BASE (Ballard Academy for Student Entrepreneurs) program, including drafting communication materials. - Develop relationships with university executives and staff at business schools and entrepreneurial programs to ensure a steady flow of applications. - Conduct initial reviews of BASE applications. - Communicate with BASE applicants and those accepted into the program throughout its duration. - Monitor the quality and satisfaction of each BASE participant through periodic check-ins and maintain a status report for each participant. - Troubleshoot any issues encountered by BASE clients during the program. - Assist in transitioning BASE clients to full-time clients post-program. - Provide proactive and organized business development support to Emerging Companies and Venture Capital (ECVC) attorneys to achieve objectives set in the ECVC business plan. - Organize, track, and report business development opportunities in the firm’s CRM and discuss outcomes and follow-ups with lawyers. - Manage and drive pitches, proposals, and client presentation materials. - Track transactions in the firm’s experience database to ensure accurate profiling. - Develop and maintain marketing collateral, ensuring materials are always up-to-date. - Manage award and ranking opportunities and collaborate on drafting related submissions. - Collaborate closely with the broader marketing and business development team regarding events, sponsorships, and industry initiatives. Education and Experience Information: - Undergraduate degree required. - At least four years of experience in a law firm or another professional services firm. - Experience in an entrepreneurial or start-up practice is highly preferred. - Strong proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. - Experience in event coordination, marketing, and/or communications functions is essential. - Excellent organizational skills, strong interpersonal relations, and effective written and oral communication abilities are required. - Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion. - Ability to work well under pressure and solve problems effectively. - Capability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines. - Some travel may be required. Salary Information: - The salary range for this position is from $75,000-$85,000, depending on experience and location. Additional Information: - This position is hybrid and offers a flexible working schedule of 3 days a week in the office. - The firm offers an excellent benefits package that includes medical, fertility benefits, travel and lodging expenses, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short and long-term disability; 401(k) retirement savings plan with a firm contribution and match; and a generous paid time off program. - Additional benefits include health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, a health savings account, paid parental leave, firm-subsidized emergency child and elder care services, family and medical leave, an employee assistance program, and a pre-tax transportation program. - Regular and predictable attendance is a core requirement of this position, and candidates must be willing to work beyond standard scheduled hours when necessary. - The firm welcomes and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply and is an equal opportunity employer.