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Business Development Specialist

The Ford Agency
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/8/2026 CLOSED ON 5/14/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Specialist position at The Ford Agency?

 The Ford Agency is actively seeking a creative and driven Business Development Specialist to support a busy team at a top DC law firm. The Specialist will collaborate with a variety of teams to support the firm's business development goals and initiatives to increase the firm's visibility and affirming the firm's reputation as a top legal services provider. This individual will collaborate closely with attorneys, and marketing team to develop client presentations and proposals and other client facing marketing materials. This is a great opportunity for someone with at least 2 years of legal business development experience looking to step into a more visible role!

 
Responsibilities Include:

  • Collaborate with the team to develop business proposals, client presentations, and responses to RFPs

  • Monitor and track client development activities, efforts, and results in CRM

  • Draft marketing materials including web content, newsletters, and other marketing collateral

  • Draft submissions for awards and rankings

  • Assist with other marketing and business development initiatives




Qualifications Include:

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing or communications

  • 2 years of business development experience in a law firm  

  • Strong project management skills and follow through

  • Professional communication skills

  • Ability to work with attorneys and other team members in a collegial manner

  • Proficient in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel) and Salesforce




Qualifications:

  • $88,000 - $115,000 annually 




Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.

To see more positions available through The Ford Agency, please check out our website at www.ford-agency.com.

Salary : $88,000 - $115,000

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