Business Development Specialist – Litigation

CM Legal
The firm is seeking a Business Development Specialist to support its nationally recognized Litigation practice, which spans commercial disputes, securities, IP, employment, and white-collar matters. This role focuses on enhancing the group’s external visibility through pitches, proposals, content creation, events, and strategic marketing initiatives. The Specialist will collaborate closely with attorneys and the BD team to develop litigation-focused materials, manage client alerts and newsletters, plan webinars and events, and support rankings submissions such as Chambers and Legal 500.
Additional responsibilities include tracking litigation experience, collecting notable achievements for internal/external use, and assisting with lateral partner integration. The role also contributes to strategic business development initiatives and cross-practice efforts with IP, regulatory, and emerging company groups.
The ideal candidate has 5+ years of marketing or BD experience in a law firm or professional services setting, with strong writing, communication, and project management skills. Familiarity with CRM tools, marketing platforms, and legal research systems is preferred.
This hybrid position may be based in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Seattle, or New York, with compensation ranging from $84,000–$120,000. A bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in marketing, communications, English, or law. The role reports to the Senior Business Development Manager for Litigation.