Business Development Specialist - IP & Litigation

Alston & Bird • Atlanta, DC

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About The Position

Join a high‑impact team at the heart of a nationally recognized litigation practice . Under the guidance of the Business Development Senior Manager, the Business Development Specialist supports a collaborative and fast‑paced team of business development and practice management professionals serving the firm’s 300+ Litigation Practice Area attorneys. This highly attorney‑facing role offers frequent interaction with lawyers and meaningful exposure to Alston & Bird’s high‑profile litigation practice groups. The ideal candidate is a motivated, organized self‑starter who is eager to learn, take initiative, and contribute meaningfully to a variety of projects. A strong service mindset is key, as this role is focused on providing top‑tier support and delivering an exceptional client and attorney experience.

Requirements

• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment is essential.
• Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and proficient with grammar and editing.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with varying levels of attorneys and colleagues throughout the firm.
• Interested in developing deeper knowledge of marketing principles, procedures, concepts, and practical applications.
• Self-starter and able to work independently on assigned projects and collaborate with team members as needed to accomplish goals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) necessary.
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Preferred fields of study include journalism, English, marketing, management, communications, or related business disciplines
• 3–5 years of relevant experience required
• Prior experience in marketing, business development, or practice management strongly preferred

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CRM, document management systems and relational databases a plus.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment is a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with lawyers in assigned practice groups/teams to serve as primary point of contact for day-to-day marketing, business and practice development needs.
• Prepare pitches and RFP responses, collaborating with lawyers and other team members as needed based on pitch requirements.
• Prepare award nominations, surveys, and submissions for directory and ranking authorities such as Chambers, Legal 500, and Best Lawyers/Best Law Firms.
• Make recommendations for and coordinate sponsorships, memberships, and event attendance at client and industry events to increase the visibility and brand of the firm in assigned practice groups/teams.
• Coordinate with attorneys and M&BD colleagues to update website content, bios, and other marketing materials for assigned practice groups/teams.
• Assisting with a host of other tasks in support of marketing and business development efforts for the litigation groups (PowerPoints, CLE presentation materials, experience database content updates, Area and Group meetings, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees