Client Development Assistant, Litigation

We are seeking a Client Development (CD) Assistant to support practice areas within Goodwin’s Complex Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group (“CL&DR”) such as Securities Litigation, Government Investigations & Enforcement and White Collar, Private Investment Litigation, Commercial Litigation, National Security and Real Estate Litigation. This role will specifically contribute to high-impact projects such as proposals, events, thought leadership, marketing collateral, web and bio updates, surveys, and rankings, while collaborating with attorneys, client development professionals, and firm staff at all levels.

What You Will Do:

• Support the preparation of pitches, proposals, and RFP responses by collaborating with CD teams and attorneys to ensure materials are accurate, compelling, and tailored to client opportunities.

• Maintain and update marketing materials, including group descriptions, brochures, client decks, client alerts, web content, attorney bios, and internal databases.

• Generate reports on business development metrics, pitch activity, and event performance to support strategic planning and leadership reporting.

• Conduct research on industries, clients, and prospects to provide insights for client and prospect meetings, pitches, proposals, and other business development efforts.

• Assist in preparing submissions for award directories and rankings. Coordinate partner interviews and gather information to support recognition opportunities.

• Provide support for in-person and virtual events, including invitations, pre-event planning, on-site staffing, post-event follow-up, and lead tracking in collaboration with CD and Marketing teams.

• Help monitor industry developments and assist in identifying opportunities for thought leadership campaigns, supporting related projects and initiatives.

• Support key client development initiatives, execute strategic plans, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, and ensure alignment with overall business objectives.

• Knowledge of key firm platforms (e.g., iManage, Microsoft Dynamics, Foundation) and stay current on business development tools to enhance efficiency and reporting capabilities.

• Assist in maintaining and improving the accuracy of client data in the CRM system (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics), including contact updates, activity logging, and data clean-up efforts.

Who You Are:

• BA, BS, or equivalent.

• Some experience (co-op, internships, entry-level experience) in client development or marketing; experience in a professional services environment strongly preferred.

• Effective and professional written and verbal communication skills.

• Positive attitude with the ability to think objectively and work both independently and collaboratively.

• Ability to manage multiple projects while prioritizing assignments effectively.

• Ability to build rapport and strong working relationships with attorneys and professional staff.

• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.

• Excellent writing and editing skills.

• Advanced in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and web-based research; experience with Foundation, Microsoft Dynamics, or other CRM tools is a plus.

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