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.
Jul 11, 2025
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