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Akerman is committed to a hybrid environment that promotes flexibility, collaboration, and professional growth.\nResponsibilities:\nWorks under the direction and supervision of the Senior Client Development Manager, (Litigation PG) and practice leadership to develop and implement business development plans to support practice group goals\nDevelops client-specific presentations, proposals, RFP/RFI responses, and other client-facing materials\nTracks completed matter details and manages practice submissions for directories, databases, and other publications as needed\nAssists in the planning and execution of sponsorships and client events\nProject management of various MCD initiatives for the litigation PG\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s degree\n4+ years of experience, preferably with an AmLaw 100, financial services, or professional services firm, in a business development or marketing role\nStrong attention to detail and accuracy\nAbility to meet multiple and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment\nExceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing\nAbility to work with individuals at all levels across the firm, and to work well in a team environment, collaborating effectively with team members with varying perspectives\nProficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe\nWe offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements. EOE\n#LI-LS1\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.","company":"Akermanll","rawCompany":"akermanll","city":"Austin","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T21:31:39.651Z","occupations":[{"code":"23-1011.00","title":"Lawyers","slug":"lawyers"},{"code":"23-2011.00","title":"Paralegals and Legal Assistants","slug":"paralegals-and-legal-assistants"},{"code":"23-2099.00","title":"Legal Support Workers, All Other","slug":"legal-support-workers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541110","title":"Offices of Lawyers","slug":"offices-of-lawyers"},{"code":"541199","title":"All Other Legal Services","slug":"all-other-legal-services"},{"code":"541618","title":"Other Management Consulting Services","slug":"other-management-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Client Development Specialist","description":"Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the nation’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers across the United States.\nAkerman is seeking a Client Development Specialist in the Litigation Practice Group. The Client Development Specialist assists in implementing programs that support practice group business plans and enhance the business and reputation of the firm. The incumbent will successfully assist in managing multiple competing priorities within a matrix environment and establish solid working relationships with diverse personalities across multiple offices. Akerman is committed to a hybrid environment that promotes flexibility, collaboration, and professional growth.\nResponsibilities:\nWorks under the direction and supervision of the Senior Client Development Manager, (Litigation PG) and practice leadership to develop and implement business development plans to support practice group goals\nDevelops client-specific presentations, proposals, RFP/RFI responses, and other client-facing materials\nTracks completed matter details and manages practice submissions for directories, databases, and other publications as needed\nAssists in the planning and execution of sponsorships and client events\nProject management of various MCD initiatives for the litigation PG\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s degree\n4+ years of experience, preferably with an AmLaw 100, financial services, or professional services firm, in a business development or marketing role\nStrong attention to detail and accuracy\nAbility to meet multiple and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment\nExceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing\nAbility to work with individuals at all levels across the firm, and to work well in a team environment, collaborating effectively with team members with varying perspectives\nProficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe\nWe offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. 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