Legal Analyst, Litigation

Goodwin•Washington, DC

4d•$65,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do. Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer. This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers. We are seeking a current or aspiring Supreme Court afficionado who would be responsible for assisting Goodwin’s Supreme Court and Appellate Litigation practice with its marketing and client development initiatives. Would you enjoy learning about the work of the Supreme Court, crafting presentations and events about the Supreme Court, maintaining data and other information about cases before the Supreme Court, and finding (and preparing for) opportunities to work on Supreme Court and appellate cases for both pro bono and business clients? If so, this role provides an excellent opportunity for you to engage in these activities while working closely with Goodwin’s Supreme Court and Appellate lawyers and the firm’s client development team. The candidate who fills this role would also provide client development support as needed to the firm’s broader Litigation Department.

Requirements

BA, BS, or equivalent.
Excellent writing, editing, and analytical skills.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong interest in learning about the U.S. Supreme Court.
Positive attitude with the ability to think objectively and creatively, and to work both independently and within a team.
Ability to manage multiple projects while prioritizing assignments.
Strong computer and research skills, including web-based research.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate experience with law-related courses and/or extracurriculars is preferred, as well as an interest in attending law school.
Some experience (co-op, internships, entry-level experience) in communications or marketing and in a professional services environment is a plus.
Experience in empirical data gathering and analysis is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide support for key business development initiatives as determined by the Client Development team in partnership with the firm’s Supreme Court and Appellate practice.
Assist with tracking and summarizing Supreme Court and appellate matters.
Develop familiarity with the work of the Supreme Court by analyzing Supreme Court arguments, opinions, and pending cases in the Supreme Court and courts of appeals.
Perform background research about clients, potential clients, and cases, including monitoring an array of current news sources and blog posts as well as online databases.
Develop and maintain presentation and webinar materials, including Supreme Court previews, Supreme Court reviews, and presentations regarding Supreme Court and appellate matters.
Support the process of developing pitches, proposals, marketing materials, and RFP responses, primarily for Supreme Court and appellate matters.
Working with the Client Development team, perform basic competitive intelligence and marketing research in preparation for client and prospect meetings, pitches/proposals, and other business development initiatives.
Monitor industry news/developments, and assist in identifying thought leadership opportunities.
Maintain practice marketing materials, including practice group descriptions, brochures, slide decks, client alerts, and practice-specific lists.
Provide support for both in-person and virtual events and presentations.
Develop a strong understanding of essential firm technologies, software, and websites including Microsoft Dynamics, Foundation, PACER, and Westlaw.
Additional responsibilities as needed to support Client Development and work of Goodwin’s litigation teams overall.