Business Development Assistant

2 weeks ago

Chicago, United States Kirkland and Ellis Full time

**About Kirkland & Ellis**

At Kirkland & Ellis, we are united in our ambition and drive to move forward. We share core values that help us achieve excellence: collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect and gratitude. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in the brightest talent and encourage a diversity of perspectives and strengths to create dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their field. Our talented professionals show up every day knowing they will engage in meaningful work, continuous learning and professional development.

As one of the world's leading law firms, we serve a broad range of clients with market-leading practices in private equity, M&A and other complex corporate transactions; investment fund formation and alternative asset management; restructurings; high-stakes commercial and intellectual property litigation; and government, regulatory and internal investigations. We handle the most complicated and sophisticated legal matters because we don't just meet industry standards, we create them. We bring innovation and entrepreneurialism to every engagement and, as a result, have long-standing client relationships with leading global corporations and financial sponsors. With 6,500 employees (including 3,500 lawyers) operating from 20 offices across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we are one of the largest law firms in the world and a top financial performer.

**Essential Job Functions**

Kirkland & Ellis is seeking an assistant to support the marketing and business development efforts of the Firm's Litigation practices as part of the Business Development (BD) Department in our Chicago office.

We are looking for a self-starter and critical thinker with good judgment, excellent communication and analytical skills and history of taking initiative. You will possess excellent organizational and project management skills, outstanding editing and proofing skills, the ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment, strong attention to detail and a professional and polished demeanor. You should be able to quickly develop a general understanding of the core legal practice areas of the Firm, including knowledge of the various types of litigation. Kirkland's Litigation practices include over 650 attorneys throughout our offices worldwide. We represent clients in trial and appellate courts at the federal and state level, before administrative tribunals, and in arbitrations and other dispute resolution proceedings.

In this role, you will help provide attorneys with support across all areas of marketing and business development, including pitches and proposals, internal and external presentations, internal and external event planning, contact relationship management, branding, business/relationship intelligence and internal communications. Specific responsibilities include new business pitch preparation, marketing collateral development and maintenance, experience database data entry/management, assisting with events, general research and award submissions and directory nominations. You will also be responsible for administrative tasks associated with the business development function such as invoice processing and related administrative tasks.

You will report to the Litigation Business Development Director in Chicago and work closely with other local team members. You will also communicate and collaborate regularly with a global team of approximately 160 diverse problem-solvers and advisers dedicated to the broader BD, marketing and communications efforts of the Firm. Kirkland's international BD team provides seamless service to our attorneys with a focus on quality, innovation and responsiveness.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS **(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary.)
- Assist in the overall implementation of development plans and initiatives for the Litigation practices, including maintaining systems to track initiatives.
- Assist in the production of bespoke, client-facing pitch materials, presentations and responses to RFPs - including compiling, proofreading, formatting, editing, printing, binding and delivery. Maintain system to track client pitches and presentations.
- Assist in the maintenance of accurate, updated marketing collateral including practice descriptions, brochures, PowerPoint templates, case summaries, accolade summaries and attorney biographies.
- Assist with research and the preparation of intelligence reports on clients, potential clients, competitors and target industries to understand market position, develop strategic plans and drive marketing efforts to maintain and grow the Litigation practice and our industry position.
- Assist with planning, execution and tracking of events, including seminars, receptions, industry conferences, charitable sponsorships, speaking engagements, client entertainment and other events related to the promotion of the Litigation practice.
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