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About the Role

The Litigation Business Development Projects and Systems Specialist supports the enhancement of the Litigation Business Development operational infrastructure. This role assists with optimizing processes and systems to ensure consistency and efficiency across the litigation BD function. Working directly with the Litigation Business Development Projects and Systems Manager, the Specialist will create, implement, and maintain dashboards, workflows, and data standards to support disputes lawyers and litigation BD teams in delivering high-quality, consistent work product. This role reports to the Litigation Business Development Projects and Systems Manager.

Responsibilities

Support implementation and maintenance of workflows, tools, templates, and systems for litigation business development operations, including experience management, pitch systems, marketing collateral, and tracking dashboards.
Maintain accuracy, integrity, and consistency of litigation experience data, pitch tracking information, and other BD-related data across systems.
Assist with development and upkeep of dashboards, recurring reports, and analytics for litigation BD leadership and lawyers.
Support litigation BD projects and operational initiatives, ensuring timely execution and adherence to quality standards.
Coordinate with marketing, events, communications, practice management, finance, and technology teams for aligned execution of litigation BD initiatives.
Assist with documenting, standardizing, and improving litigation BD processes and best practices.
Provide day-to-day support for litigation BD platforms and tools, including basic troubleshooting, user support, and training assistance.
Work closely with the Litigation Business Development Projects and Systems Manager to manage priorities, timelines, and departmental goals.
Provide responsive operational, data, and systems support to litigation BD colleagues while contributing to a collaborative, continuous-improvement–oriented team environment.

Requirements

Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and quality.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across functions and levels.
Strong analytical aptitude and interest in data, reporting, and process improvement.
2–4 years of relevant experience in professional services, marketing, business development, operations, or analytics.
Experience supporting BD operations, data management, reporting, or systems in a professional environment is strongly preferred.
Foundational understanding of law firm or professional services BD operations.

Skills

Organizational skills
Project coordination skills
Written communication
Verbal communication
Attention to detail
Data accuracy
Data quality
Collaboration
Analytical aptitude
Data analysis
Reporting
Process improvement
Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
InterAction experience (plus)
Experience management tools (plus)
CRM platforms (plus)
Data systems experience (plus)

Location

New York
Washington D.C.
Dallas
Houston
San Francisco
Los Angeles

Experience Level

2–4 years of relevant experience in professional services, marketing, business development, operations, or analytics
Legal or law firm experience preferred
Experience supporting BD operations, data management, reporting, or systems in a professional environment strongly preferred

Education Level

University degree required

Salary/Compensations

$110-120k

Benefits

Health care
Retirement benefits
Paid days off (sick time, vacation time)
Parental leave
Basic life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Discretionary, performance-based bonuses

About the Company

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant disputes and transactions.
Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies meticulously tailored to every complex matter.
The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

Equal Opportunity

Gibson Dunn is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities.
We strive to ensure an inclusive and accessible hiring experience.
The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable participation in the application and recruitment process, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or otherwise take part in the recruitment process, please contact us at recruiting-accommodations@gibsondunn.com.