Specialist, Business Development (Litigation)

Paul Hastings is a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the world's top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies. With a strong presence throughout the U.S., Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, we have the global reach and extensive capabilities to provide personalized service wherever our clients' needs take us. As one of the world's leading law firms, we seek dynamic individuals who share our commitment to service, innovation, and professional growth.

We have an opening for a Specialist, Business Development.

The Specialist, Business Development supports the business development and marketing efforts for Paul Hastings' litigation practices, as well as works closely with attorneys and business development team members on a variety of profile-raising initiatives, including pitches, awards and directory submissions, events, research and marketing materials.

In this capacity, the Specialist, Business Development will:

• Work with attorneys and business development team members to draft and produce high-quality pitches, proposals and RFP responses;
• Develop and maintain marketing materials, including practice descriptions, web content, attorney bios and experience lists;
• Manage sponsorships and partnerships, ensuring the firm maximizes benefits and return on investment;
• Conduct research on clients, prospects and competitors to support meetings and cross-selling opportunities;
• Coordinate submissions for legal directories, awards and rankings relevant to the firm's litigation practices;
• Collaborate with the events team and attorneys to plan and execute client events, seminars and webinars;
• Work with the marketing and communications teams on media relations, editorial projects, design and digital marketing initiatives;
• Build knowledge of litigation practice areas to effectively support marketing strategies; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Proficiencies:

• Knowledge of technologies, developments, trends and literature related to legal and professional services marketing fields;
• Proficiency in MS Office suite;
• Excellent verbal and communication skills, including attention to detail and proofreading;
• Solid understanding of the needs and expectations of law firm operations and corporate legal clients in order to function at a strategic level;
• Knowledge of marketing principles, procedures, concepts and practical applications;
• Fundamental knowledge of networking and relationship management;
• Proficiency in team building, management and leadership skills; and
• Fundamental knowledge of legal concepts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in marketing, law or business (required);
• At least 5 years of marketing professional experience (required); and
• Experience supporting Litigation group (preferred).

Employees will be provided with an excellent career opportunity in a collaborative environment, in addition to a generous total compensation package with the opportunity to earn bonuses based on individual contribution and firm profitability.

The salary wage range that we expect to pay for this position is a minimum of $90,200 and a maximum of $115,200 annually. The actual pay wage may vary based on experience or other relevant factors.

Eligible employees can participate in the Firm's comprehensive benefits program, which include the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Concierge and Advocacy
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Voluntary 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing
• 10 Paid Holidays per year and a generous PTO Program
• Family Support including Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Breast Milk Shipping, Back-up Child Care, Elder Care, and Tutoring
• Wellbeing programs (Employee Assistance Program, Relationship Support, Mental Health and Well-Being Events)
• Retirement Plan Consulting
• Anniversary Bonus Program
• Professional Development Programs
• Transportation and Commuter Benefits
• International Travel Insurance
• Auto/Home/Pet Insurance
• Prepaid Legal Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• And More!

The Firm has a range of inclusion initiatives including our Paul Hastings Affinity Networks (PHANs), Women's Initiative, and PH Balanced. These initiatives, which are voluntary and open to all, provide a firmwide forum to share experiences, as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests.

Paul Hastings is an equal opportunity employer.