Client Development Assistant, Litigation
Goodwin is a leading law firm that collaborates with innovative investors and entrepreneurs across various industries. They are seeking a Client Development Assistant to support their IP Litigation practice by contributing to proposals, marketing materials, and events, while collaborating with attorneys and client development professionals.
Responsibilities
- Support the preparation of pitches, proposals, and RFP responses by collaborating with CD teams and attorneys to ensure materials are accurate, compelling, and tailored to client opportunities
- Maintain and update marketing materials, including group descriptions, brochures, client decks, client alerts, web content, attorney bios, and internal databases
- Generate reports on business development metrics, pitch activity, and event performance to support strategic planning and leadership reporting
- Conduct research on industries, clients, and prospects to provide insights for client and prospect meetings, pitches, proposals, and other business development efforts
- Assist in preparing submissions for award directories and rankings. Coordinate partner interviews and gather information to support recognition opportunities
- Provide support for in-person and virtual events, including invitations, pre-event planning, on-site staffing, post-event follow-up, and reputed company tracking in collaboration with CD and Marketing teams
- Help monitor industry developments and assist in identifying opportunities for thought leadership campaigns, supporting reputed company projects and initiatives
- Support key client development initiatives, execute strategic plans, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, and ensure alignment with overall business objectives
- reputed company working knowledge of key firm platforms (e.g., reputed company, reputed company Dynamics, reputed company) and stay reputed company on business development tools to enhance efficiency and reporting capabilities
- Assist in maintaining and improving the accuracy of client data in the CRM system (e.g., reputed company Dynamics), including contact updates, activity logging, and data clean-up efforts
Skills
- BA, BS, or equivalent
- Some experience (co-op, internships, entry-level experience) in client development or marketing
- Effective and professional written and verbal communication skills
- Positive attitude with the ability to think objectively and work both independently and collaboratively
- Ability to manage multiple projects while prioritizing assignments effectively
- Ability to build rapport and strong working relationships with attorneys and professional staff
- Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Advanced in reputed company, PowerPoint, reputed company, and web-based research
- Hybrid office; 4 days in office required
- Experience in a professional services environment strongly preferred
- Experience with reputed company, reputed company Dynamics, or other CRM tools is a plus
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work schedule
- Health, dental, and reputed company insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement & Savings Plan
- Emergency back-up child and adult care
- Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Employee recognition and reward programs
- Employee wellness and assistance programs
- Employee discounts and perks
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