Business Development Specialist

Orlando, FL (In-Office)

Law firm 

$75,000–$85,000 base salary

A full-service law firm serving clients locally, nationally, and internationally, is seeking a Business Development Specialist to join its Orlando office. This is a 100% in-office role supporting firmwide growth initiatives in a fast-paced, attorney-facing environment.
This position is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented professional with law firm or professional services experience who enjoys working closely with partners, practice groups, and marketing teams to drive business development success.

What You’ll Do
Support practice group and partner-level business development plans
Assist with pitch and proposal development, RFP responses, and opportunity tracking
Maintain CRM pipeline data, reporting, and dashboards
Conduct client, prospect, industry, and competitor research
Prepare briefing materials for partner meetings and pitches
Track pitch outcomes and gather post-pitch feedback
Coordinate and plan business development events, sponsorships, and conferences
Support brand-building efforts through speaking opportunities, events, and media exposure
Collaborate with Marketing on campaigns, content, and collateral
Assist with CRM adoption, data quality, and process improvements
Attend conferences and events and execute follow-up campaigns

What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field
4–6 years of business development or marketing experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment
Strong understanding of marketing within attorney ethics and professional responsibility guidelines
Experience supporting pitches, proposals, and RFPs
Familiarity with CRM systems and pipeline reporting
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Experience with Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite preferred
Knowledge of digital marketing channels (LinkedIn, blogs, SEO, social media)

Key Skills
Excellent written communication and attention to detail
Strong analytical and research skills
Ability to communicate effectively with attorneys and senior stakeholders
Highly organized, proactive, and deadline-driven

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