Business Development Specialist

Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations.

At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our firm and our communities better.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation.  If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Business Development Specialist position.  This position may be filled in or Austin, Boston, Chattanooga, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Jefferson City, Kansas City, Madison, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Omaha, Providence, Springfield, St. Louis, or Washington D.C. office.

The Business Development Specialist will work closely with a specific Strategic Business Unit, the Strategic Business Unit's (SBU) Managing Director, Business Development Manager and SBU Leader with the development and implementation of SBU­ wide and attorney-specific marketing, business and client development projects and initiatives.  Essential functions include:

• Develop a deep knowledge of the firm's attorneys, clients, experience, and capabilities within assigned portfolios.
• Work with Business Development Manager to develop and produce client-facing materials related to the pursuit of new business including pitches, presentations, client meeting materials, etc.
• Develop and maintain marketing materials, including industry/practice descriptions, brochures, PowerPoint presentations, case studies, client testimonials, intranet/website/blog content, and other collateral for use in print and on firm website.
• Lead collection and input of information into databases used by the Business Development team, including RFP/pitch database, representative experience database, matters/ case database, etc.
• Coordinate and manage activities related to membership of various professional, trade and industry organizations and sponsorship of industry events and conferences. This includes speaking engagements, advertisements, and other promotional opportunities, working with other members of the Business Development team.
• Produce internal communications celebrating successes and promoting best practices.
• Oversee event strategy in conjunction with Events team.
• Consistently collaborate and communicate with client development and marketing colleagues and other departments to ensure integration across geographies, PSCs and industries while supporting a "one firm" approach to the market.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications or related field; or combination of education and commensurate work experience required.
• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience required, preferably in the legal industry or professional services.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to write and produce compelling proposals, collateral, research reports and client-facing presentation materials.
• High level of maturity and confidence necessary to interact with sophisticated internal and external clients.
• Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Internet research tools required. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and lnDesign software preferred. Knowledge of lnterAction CRM software a plus.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. The firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of a position.  Please reach out to our HR team to request an accommodation.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation ranges for this position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows:

• State of Massachusetts: $60,000 - $114,000

The above salaries do not include a discretionary bonus, however bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed, and are dependent upon individual and firm performance. Full-time employees receive benefits including: medical and dental coverage; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses; an employee assistance program; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements; and more.

Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.

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