Litigation Business Development Projects and Systems Specialist

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

Based in New York, Washington D.C., Dallas, Houston, San Francisco, or Los Angeles, the Litigation Business Development Projects and Systems Specialist supports the enhancement of the Litigation Business Development operational infrastructure. Assisting with the optimization of processes and systems, the Specialist will help to ensure consistency and efficiency across the litigation BD function. Working directly with the Litigation Business Development Projects and Systems Manager, the Specialist will work on the creation, implementation, and maintenance of 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 include:

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

Qualifications:

• 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.

Experience:

• University degree required.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in professional services, marketing, business development, operations, or analytics; legal or law firm experience preferred but not required.
• Experience supporting BD operations, data management, reporting, or systems in a professional environment is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with InterAction, experience management tools, CRM platforms, or data systems experience is a plus.
• Foundational understanding of law firm or professional services BD operations.

Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.

Compensation & Benefits:

The annual compensation range for this position is $110-120k. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.

Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses.