Temporary Business Development Specialist (Six-month Opportunity)

Washington, D.C./Hybrid

$25 – $33/hour

As the Temporary Business Development Specialist at this law firm, you will support strategic business development and marketing initiatives for a busy practice. The firm is seeking a detail-oriented individual with a strong work ethic, experience in scheduling and administrative support, excellent writing and editing skills, and prior exposure to a professional services or law firm environment. If you’re looking to join a motivated and dynamic team, this could be the opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide meeting scheduling and coordination support, communicating with busy internal key players and legal staff using a high-level of professionalism.
• Actively listen during meetings, take concise notes, and follow up on action items.
• Assist with project support for various business development plans for firm.
• Assist in preparing pitch materials and written proposals.
• Update and maintain collateral materials as well as the firm’s website.
• Attend trade shows as needed and assist with the planning and registration of these events.
• Administrative tasks as needed, including data management and input, research, webinar and online materials and more.
• Communicate with various internal contacts, such as legal staff, on BD initiatives.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• A hybrid work environment.
• Attorneys who love to teach employees and offer continuous training and development.
• A leader in philanthropic and community efforts.
• This is a six-month temporary opportunity.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experienced. You have your Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of marketing or business development in a law firm or professional services firm.
• Quality performer. You consistently produce high-quality work in a busy environment.
• Communicative. You have strong written and verbal communication skills and pay close attention to details.
• Enthusiastic. You have a great attitude, are highly self-motivated, and have an understanding of marketing principles.
• Computer savvy. You are an expert with Microsoft Office products and have a wide knowledge of databases and PC programs.

To apply, please send a resume to apply@hawthornelane.com. 

Essential to Hawthorne Lane’s success is our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.