Practice Development Specialist- Hybrid Opportunity Job Listing at Seyfarth Shaw in Chicago, IL (Job ID 2314)

Description

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you'll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Practice Development Specialist will provide essential practice and knowledge management support to the firm's transactional practices and will contribute to the collaborative and high-performing Practice Development Team. This hybrid role focuses on knowledge management, practice management, and business development. The Specialist will also collaborate with the National Marketing & Practice Development Team on various department initiatives.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Serve as the specialist and subject matter expert for the firm's experience management platform (Foundation). Collaborate with the Practice Development team to advance the firm's knowledge and experience management objectives
• Manage the collection, categorization, organization, and maintenance of deal experience for the firm's transactional practices
• Support external business development opportunities by contributing information and experience credentials for pitch and branding efforts
• Manage and execute the development of internal and external CLE seminars, webinars, and training programs, consulting with attorney leads and the talent development team to tailor programs to the needs of the attorneys
• Utilize the firm's CRM database (Interaction) and Foundation to draft and submit league table submissions for the firm's transactional practices
• Act as the subject matter expert on processes, deadlines, and branding efforts related to league table submissions, communicating relevant information to team members, attorneys, and practice leads
• Provide additional practice support as needed
  

• 4-7 years of work experience, with a minimum of three years direct experience in marketing or business development in a professional services environment. Law firm experience a plus but not required
• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience
• Collaboration and high-performing team player
• Experience with databases (e.g., Interaction, Foundation).
• Strong data analysis and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent written communication skills, including grammar, drafting, and editing, with the ability to clearly articulate concepts and processes to various audiences within the firm
• Ability to exceed client expectations, ask questions when appropriate, and guide others when required
• Ability to effectively make presentations to small and large groups
• Understanding of law firm knowledge management principles and practices
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Sound judgment with respect to confidential and sensitive information
• Solid technical skills, including internet research and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

WHAT WE PROVIDE:

Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our professional staff are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence. 

We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign and the Minority Corporate Counsel Association. We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups.

 MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH:

With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers/.

Seyfarth Shaw is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click EEO is the LAW and the Supplement poster through the following link: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

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This position is based in Chicago, IL 60606