Business Development Specialist – Key Litigation Stakeholders and Trials

Gibson Dunn•Washington, DC

7d•$110,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant disputes and transactions. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision. Based in New York, Washington D.C., Dallas, Los Angeles, or San Francisco, the Business Development Specialist will be responsible for supporting business development and visibility initiatives and priorities for our Litigation Key Stakeholders, including top partners, relationship management for marquee clients, regional and other growth initiatives. This role will also work closely with the Business Development Manager on BD planning and initiatives for our Trials practices, helping with the day-to-day, driving proactive support on visibility, and focusing on client targeting and relationship growth. The Business Development Specialist will be responsible for driving the development and maintenance of collateral materials including the creation of bespoke pitch documents, litigation opportunity lists, matter descriptions, and other applicable content. Along with the Business Development Manager and Associate Director, the Business Development Specialist will help spearhead visibility and client relationship management activities including conferences, sponsorships and client facing events. This role will also work closely with the broader business development team to provide input and support on team infrastructure and broader department projects as needed.

Requirements

High attention to detail.
Exceptional professional interpersonal skills; ability to interact with executives comfortably.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong project management and time management skills.
Ability to work under pressure and make sound, independent judgements.
University degree.
3-5+ years of experience in professional services.
Experience creating and developing business pitches or learning programs.
Proficient in Microsoft office (Outlook, Excel, Word PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

Experience with CRM systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Supporting the development and marketing efforts for assigned practices and/or regions as well as providing support for individual partner business objectives with the Business Development Manager.
Driving creation and maintenance of collateral materials including the creation of bespoke pitch documents, standardized pitch decks, litigation matter lists, matter descriptions and other applicable content.
Supporting related practice and individual lawyer visibility initiatives including conferences, sponsorships, professional association memberships, speaking opportunities and other opportunities.
Providing guidance and support to client relationship activities including events, relationship reviews, opportunity spotting and other related efforts.
Collaborating with Business Development Manager and the market intelligence team on client targeting efforts and research reports, supporting both individual pitches and practice area strategic projects.
Collaborating with the CRM team, Market intelligence team and Directories team to ensure high quality client data is maintained for relevant deliverables.