Legal Business Development Specialist

7 days ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Ford Agency Full time
Job Details

Posted November 19, 2025

Compensation Starting at $95,000 annually

LocationWashington D.C.

Job Type Direct Hire

Industry Legal

Job Description

The Ford Agency is seeking a proactive Business Development Specialist to support the Business Development and Marketing team of a top law firm. This role partners closely with the Litigation and Investigations groups to drive client development efforts, manage marketing initiatives, and increase practice visibility. The Specialist will contribute to pitches and proposals, support client events, and maintain business development resources. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to take on high-value projects that make a measurable impact. This is a direct-hire opportunity with excellent growth potential

Responsibilities Include:

  • Draft and contribute to client proposals, presentations, and RFP responses
  • Track and analyze client development efforts using the firm's CRM system
  • Manage marketing materials, client alerts, and practice group communications
  • Coordinate award and directory submissions, including Chambers
  • Support client events, from logistics to post-event reporting
  • Prepare reports to leverage relationship-building and marketing activities

Qualifications Include:

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or related field
  • 2+ years of marketing or business development experience in a professional services firm; law firm experience highly preferred
  • Strong writing, editing, and communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects under tight deadlines
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; CRM and marketing platforms (Salesforce, Pardot, LinkedIn) a plus
  • Professional, proactive, and collaborative team player

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.

We listen, ask key questions, and refine the process

Our refined process has led our team to consistent success in recruiting for the area's discerning business market.

We ensure our clients' priorities, role requirements, company culture, and objectives are taken into consideration for every search. We have an extensive pool of talent to quickly identify strong candidates for your open positions, taking the burden of time and energy off your shoulders.

We do the same for candidates, actively listening to career desires and goals during each interview, and presenting realistic options and timelines for employment.

Clients and candidates alike find our recruiting services refreshing and reliable.

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