Opportunities for Staff

Overview: The Business Development Manager is responsible for providing support to lawyers in the firm's International and White Collar Defense practices. This position will provide strategic guidance and manage tactics identified to achieve specific marketing, business development, client retention, and expansion objectives.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting marketing and business development initiatives for the International department, White Collar Defense practice, and lawyers to enhance market positioning, strengthen client relationships, and win new business
• Working with lawyers and other staff departments (finance, IT, library, etc.) to draft and manage responses to RFPs and proposals and track business generated from them
• Preparing client development and prospect pitches and presentations
• With an outside PR firm, identifying and analyzing media, speaking, publishing, sponsorship, and conference opportunities to meet department, practice, and lawyer objectives
• Drafting original and updating existing collateral materials
• Drafting compelling firm ranking and other submissions
• Assisting with the integration and promotion of new laterals both internally and externally
• With the Events Manager, supporting the development, execution, internal/external promotion, evaluation, and tracking of ROI for client, prospect, and other events
• Providing in-person support for local events
• Tracking business development efforts in the firm’s CRM system (InterAction)
• Coordinating with marketing personnel on all other firm and practice specific marketing initiatives 

Requirements:  

• A minimum of five years of experience in marketing or business development at a law firm
• A four-year degree; degree in marketing or business is preferred
• Very strong written and oral communication skills
• Substantive experience with InterAction and LinkedIn 
• Sterling organizational and project management skills and team-first orientation
• Demonstrated leadership experience, good judgment, and "boardroom presence

This is an exempt position.

Hours:  9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.  Miller & Chevalier is on a hybrid work schedule calling for nine days per month in the office

Miller & Chevalier is an equal opportunity employer.  All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.  To apply, please email cover letter and resume to:  

Cari Seidman
cseidman@milchev.com
 

Reporting to the Director of Library Services, the Library Assistant manages all aspects of Library and collections maintenance and assists with basic research. The candidate must demonstrate strong research and technology skills, experience in a law/corporate library setting, ability to assist in developing/maintaining the Library's technology and print applications, and ability to assist Library users with appropriate sources.

The Library Assistant is expected to perform all responsibilities with a commitment to providing superior service to the firm’s clients, attorneys, advisors, and staff and maintaining an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous improvement. 

Core Competencies and Job Requirements

• Two- or four-year college degree required
• One to three years of related experience in a library or legal work setting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs 
• Proficient in general library collection maintenance activities
• Demonstrated proficiency and capabilities with library-relevant information technology applications, including integrated library systems
• Familiarity with LC library cataloging system and general cataloging principles
• Ability to perform collection maintenance functions that will include lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, standing, walking, reaching overhead, climbing stairs, pushing and pulling book carts, etc.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, meet deadlines, and respond to changing priorities
• Strong service orientation and a history of developing effective working relationships with others

Duties and Responsibilities

• Check in mail and serials, process new library materials and work with vendors to claim missing items
• Maintain library vendor files, reviewing invoices for accuracy
• Prepare invoices for final approval and payment 
• Manage document retrieval and interlibrary loan requests, including borrowing materials, loaning materials, and coordinating with vendors
• Update and maintain records in Integrated Library System (catalog)
• Assist with budget analysis and cost efficiency
• Perform basic legal research using online and print resources
• Assist with Conflicts and New Business Intake 

This is a non-exempt position.

Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.  Miller & Chevalier is on a hybrid work schedule calling for nine days per month in the office

Miller & Chevalier is an equal opportunity employer.  All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.  To apply, please email cover letter and resume to:

Cari Seidman 
Independent Contractor
cseidman@milchev.com