Business Development Specialist - Salvi & Maher, LLP (Libertyville, Illinois)

Salvi & Maher, LLP is a boutique litigation law firm with a legacy of excellence spanning over three decades. Our firm, founded in 1991, specializes in various personal injury areas, providing unparalleled legal representation and client service. With offices in Libertyville, Waukegan, Richmond, and Chicago, we cater to clients across Illinois, leveraging our team's combined 100 years of experience. Our dedication to justice and client-centric approach has positioned us as a respected leader in personal injury litigation.

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Business Development Specialist to join our team. This role offers the chance to elevate Salvi & Maher's market presence, enhance client relationships, and drive innovative growth across the field. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong interpersonal skills, ready to contribute to our forward-thinking leadership team.

Essential Functions

The Business Development Specialist will be integral to our business development efforts, focusing on expanding our market presence and fostering relationships with clients and business parties. This role will be based in our Libertyville, Illinois office, with responsibilities that span across all our locations and client service regions.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Implement a comprehensive business development strategy that aligns with the firm's objectives.
• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities to enhance the firm's market presence.
• Act as a liaison between attorneys, clients, and business partners to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.
• Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities for growth.
• Manage and maintain the firm's client and business database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information.
• Prepare and present custom reports and analyses to support business development initiatives.
• Foster strong relationships with clients and business partners, ensuring a high level of client satisfaction and engagement.
• Coordinate with our marketing team and partners to ensure synergistic communications.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm.
• Exhibit the ability to work in a team environment with a customer-service focus.
• Display the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion.

And have:

• A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services organization, preferably.
• Strong understanding of business development strategies and market research.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic business development plans.
• Experience with client relationship management and data analysis.

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will receive a generous total compensation package with bonuses for both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Salvi & Maher’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Healthcare, life, and disability insurance.
• Robust 401k plan.
• Professional Development programs.

Salvi & Maher, LLP is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create a leading law firm and advance these commitments through our dedicated team. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages.