Experience & Content Specialist - Litigation

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

$90K — $115K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD preferred or litigation paralegal experience with strong knowledge of litigation terminology.
  • 3-6 years in a law firm, professional services, or content-heavy environment.
  • Strong writing and editing skills to summarize litigation clearly.
  • Experience with CRM or experience management systems (e.g., Salesforce).
  • Skilled in generative AI tools for content transformation.
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
  • Collaborative mindset with lawyers and business development colleagues.

Responsibilities

  • Update and maintain litigation matter records in the database.
  • Collect matter details from legal team members at key stages of cases.
  • Ensure accuracy of case descriptions and related details.
  • Draft and refine matter descriptions for pitches and proposals.
  • Translate complex litigation work into client-focused language.
  • Prepare tailored experience lists for RFPs and client proposals.
  • Conduct research on legal entities to support business development efforts.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive suite of benefits including health and wellness programs.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Access to advanced AI tools and technologies in the workplace.
Full Job Description
Summary

Litigation, Experience & Content Specialist will support the firm's Business Development team in capturing, developing, and maintaining the firm's litigation experience content. This role will role work closely with lawyers and Business Development colleagues to collect deal information, draft clear and client-ready experience descriptions for use in pitches, proposals, and directory submissions, and ensure the accuracy and consistency of data across the firm's experience management platforms. The Specialist serves as a key liaison between lawyers and the Business Development team, leveraging both traditional research methods and AI-assisted tools to produce high-quality written content that effectively communicates the firm's capabilities.

Responsibilities

Experience Data Management
  • Update and maintain litigation matter records in the firm's experience database.
  • Collect matter details from lawyers, paralegals, and docketing teams at key stages of a case.
  • Ensure accuracy of case descriptions, parties, jurisdictions, outcomes, and lawyer roles.
  • Use AI tools to summarize, standardize, and classify litigation matters for consistency.

Content Writing & Editing
  • Draft and refine matter descriptions, representative experience lists, and case summaries for pitches and proposals.
  • Translate complex litigation work into concise, client focused language.
  • Use generative AI to:
    • Create first draft matter summaries.
    • Rewrite or enhance lawyer provided text.
    • Produce variations of content for different industries or client types.
    • Maintain updated litigation bios, experience lists, and content libraries.

Pitch & Proposal Support
  • Prepare tailored experience lists for RFPs, pitches, and client proposals.
  • Assist BD Managers with assembling pitch materials, including matter summaries.
  • Support Chambers, Legal 500, and other directory submissions by gathering and drafting litigation matter content in advance of the submission cycles.
  • Cross Functional Coordination.
  • Work with MarTech and Data teams to ensure experience data is captured accurately and efficiently.
  • Review Restrictions database carefully to ensure that matter descriptions comply with confidentiality and ethical guidelines.
  • Collaborate with Communications teams to ensure consistency across digital and print materials.

Research & Insights
  • Conduct basic research on clients, industries, judges, and opposing counsel to support BD initiatives.
  • Assist with tracking litigation wins, notable rulings, and trends relevant to the practice.


Qualifications

  • JD preferred or litigation paralegal experience with strong knowledge of litigation terminology, case lifecycles, and court processes.
  • 3-6 years of experience in a law firm, professional services, or content heavy environment.
  • Strong writing and editing skills; ability to summarize litigation matters clearly and accurately.
  • Experience with CRM or experience management systems preferred (e.g., Salesforce, Foundation).
  • Skilled using generative AI tools for drafting, summarizing, and content transformation.
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with lawyers, BD colleagues, and administrative teams.

Preferred Skills
  • Experience supporting litigation BD, pitches, or directory submissions.
  • Understanding of metadata, taxonomies, and structured content.
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast paced environment.
  • Interest in developing deeper expertise in litigation BD and experience management.


ADA Requirements

  • Ability to sit at a desk most of the working day and walk short distances
  • Needs manual dexterity, speed and accuracy in handling office equipment
  • Ability to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruption
  • Ability to work in close proximity to other individuals
  • Ability to carry light [to moderate] objects, e.g., files, small objects and supplies a short distance.
  • Must be able to lift, carry and move objects [up to 15/20/25 lbs OR in excess of 25/30 lbs]


Employment Status

Exempt

Pay Range

USD $90,000.00 - USD $115,000.00 /Yr.

Pay Range Statement

The salary range for this role represents the Firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications and location. Willkie offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees. A summary of available benefits can be found here in the Career section of the Firm's website.

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