Business & Practice Development Specialist
Apply NowCompany: Alston & Bird's
Location: Atlanta, GA 30349
Description:
THE FIRM
At Alston & Bird, an international law firm, we take pride in our work through impactful communication, collaboration, and community involvement. Our company culture has been recognized for Fortune magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" for 25 years in a row. This accolade, along with many others, fosters a continuous drive for innovation and professional development amongst our employees. Here at Alston & Bird, we have built a foundation of trust, consistency, and humanity that contributes to our overall success.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Under direction of supervisor, the Specialist performs a variety of duties in support of a dynamic team of business development and practice management professionals dedicated to the firm's 300+ Litigation Practice Area attorneys. This is an attorney-facing position, and therefore all activities entail frequent lawyer contact and exposure to Alston & Bird's high-profile litigation practice groups. This individual should be a motivated and organized self-starter, willing to learn and jump into projects, and provide TOP ECHELON service.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
The salary range for this position in New York, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles is $75,000 - $120,000 and represents the firm's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will be dependent on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, relevant certifications, geographic location, market demands, and specific business needs. Generally, candidates are considered for the higher end of the salary range when they bring the requisite level of experience and expertise to the role.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Alston & Bird LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.
The statements contained in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.
Professional business references and a background screening will be required for all final applicants selected for a position.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact garett.bechdolt@alston.com.
Alston & Bird is not currently accepting resumes from agencies for this position. If you are a recruiter, search firm, or employment agency, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if Alston & Bird hires the candidate.
At Alston & Bird, an international law firm, we take pride in our work through impactful communication, collaboration, and community involvement. Our company culture has been recognized for Fortune magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" for 25 years in a row. This accolade, along with many others, fosters a continuous drive for innovation and professional development amongst our employees. Here at Alston & Bird, we have built a foundation of trust, consistency, and humanity that contributes to our overall success.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Under direction of supervisor, the Specialist performs a variety of duties in support of a dynamic team of business development and practice management professionals dedicated to the firm's 300+ Litigation Practice Area attorneys. This is an attorney-facing position, and therefore all activities entail frequent lawyer contact and exposure to Alston & Bird's high-profile litigation practice groups. This individual should be a motivated and organized self-starter, willing to learn and jump into projects, and provide TOP ECHELON service.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- 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.)
SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
- 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.
- Experience with CRM, document management systems and relational databases a plus.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Preferred: bachelor's degree, preferably in journalism, English, marketing, management, communications, or other business-oriented degree.
- Preferred: Three to five years' previous experience in marketing, business development, and/or practice management in a law firm or professional services firm.
The salary range for this position in New York, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles is $75,000 - $120,000 and represents the firm's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will be dependent on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, relevant certifications, geographic location, market demands, and specific business needs. Generally, candidates are considered for the higher end of the salary range when they bring the requisite level of experience and expertise to the role.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Alston & Bird LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.
The statements contained in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.
Professional business references and a background screening will be required for all final applicants selected for a position.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact garett.bechdolt@alston.com.
Alston & Bird is not currently accepting resumes from agencies for this position. If you are a recruiter, search firm, or employment agency, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if Alston & Bird hires the candidate.