Job Description
Job DescriptionDirect Counsel is seeking a Practice Development Manager – Litigation to join a highly respected Am Law firm.
Location: Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; or Nashville, TN
Position Type: Business Development / Marketing Professional
Experience Level: 8+ years
Direct Counsel is partnering with a leading international law firm to identify a Practice Development Manager to support its Litigation Section. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic marketing and business development professional to work closely with attorneys and firm leadership to drive growth initiatives, client development, and market positioning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute business development and marketing plans for the Litigation practice
- Collaborate with practice leaders to identify growth opportunities and strategic initiatives
- Lead responses to RFPs, pitches, and new business opportunities
- Develop marketing collateral, practice descriptions, case lists, and website content
- Manage practice marketing budgets and track business development efforts
- Coordinate directory submissions and rankings initiatives
- Support cross-selling opportunities across practice groups and offices
- Work with PR and communications teams to promote client successes and attorney visibility
- Organize events, sponsorships, seminars, and client-facing initiatives
- Maintain CRM and engagement databases in collaboration with internal teams
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 8+ years of business development or marketing experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building abilities
- Strategic mindset with strong attention to detail and client service orientation
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Experience supporting litigation or dispute resolution practices is a plus
Compensation:
- Illinois salary range: $126,000 – $190,000
- Massachusetts salary range: $138,000 – $207,000
- Bonus eligible with a comprehensive benefits package
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal marketing professional looking to take on a highly visible role within a nationally recognized litigation practice at a top-tier global law firm.