Develop and execute territory sales strategies, acquire new legal-industry clients, build relationships with attorneys and legal departments, manage sales pipelines, present litigation support services, cross-sell solutions, attend networking events, and collaborate with service teams to ensure strong client experiences. The role requires prospecting, consultative selling, relationship management, CRM proficiency, and travel throughout the assigned territory.
Magna Legal Services is a trusted nationwide partner to law firms, corporations, insurance carriers, and government agencies, delivering comprehensive legal support at every stage of a case. From court reporting and record retrieval to jury consulting, investigations, litigation graphics, and language services, we help our clients navigate complex legal challenges with confidence. Our reputation is built on the expertise, dedication, and professionalism of our team, and we’re proud to foster a culture where talented people can do meaningful work and grow their careers.
Position
Magna Legal Services is seeking a motivated, results-driven Business Development Manager to lead business development efforts across the assigned market and surrounding territory. This is an individual contributor role focused on expanding Magna’s presence within the legal community through new client acquisition, relationship development, and long-term revenue growth.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in sales, prospecting, relationship development, and new business generation. This individual should be confident and persistent in identifying new opportunities, building relationships, and developing a strong book of business. Experience selling professional services or working within the legal industry is preferred but not required.
The Business Development Manager will represent and sell Magna Legal Services’ full suite of litigation support services, including:
- Court Reporting
- Record Retrieval
- Jury Research & Consulting
- Litigation Graphics
- Trial Presentation
- Language Services
- Investigation Services
- Service of Process
Magna provides comprehensive, hands-on training in consultative selling, the litigation lifecycle, and our full portfolio of services to position the successful candidate for long-term growth.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a territory sales strategy focused on generating new business and growing revenue across the assigned market and surrounding region.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities through phone, email, referrals, networking, industry events, and in-person outreach.
- Build relationships with attorneys, law firms, corporate legal departments, and other key decision-makers throughout the territory.
- Consistently prospect for and develop new client relationships while building and maintaining an active sales pipeline.
- Represent and sell Magna’s full suite of litigation support services, including court reporting, record retrieval, jury research and consulting, litigation graphics, trial presentation, language services, investigation services, and service of process.
- Develop a strong understanding of Magna’s solutions and effectively communicate how our services support clients throughout the litigation lifecycle.
- Partner with Magna’s subject matter experts to conduct client meetings, presentations, and educational discussions regarding specialized litigation support services.
- Collaborate with operations and service delivery teams to ensure an exceptional client experience from initial opportunity through execution.
- Identify opportunities to introduce and cross-sell additional Magna services as client relationships develop.
- Attend industry events, networking functions, bar association meetings, conferences, and client events to strengthen Magna’s presence within the local legal community.
- Maintain accurate sales activity, pipeline updates, forecasting, and opportunity information within the CRM.
- Stay informed on litigation trends, legal industry developments, and competitive activity to identify new growth opportunities.
- Travel throughout the territory and overnight as needed for client meetings and industry events.
Desired Background Required
- Previous experience in business development, outside sales, prospecting, or a related client-facing sales role.
- Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities, develop new relationships, and generate new business.
- Strong prospecting, consultative selling, relationship management, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated, persistent, and results-oriented, with the ability to work independently while collaborating across teams.
- Strong professionalism, integrity, accountability, and follow-through.
- Ability to manage a geographic sales territory, maintain an active pipeline, and consistently work toward revenue goals.
- Willingness and ability to develop expertise in Magna’s litigation support services and the litigation lifecycle.
- Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
Desired Background Preferred
- Experience selling professional services into law firms, corporate legal departments, or other legal industry clients.
- Experience selling litigation support or related legal services.
- Existing relationships within the local legal community.
- Familiarity with the litigation process and the needs of plaintiff and defense law firms.
- Experience partnering with subject matter experts during complex sales engagements.
Magna Legal Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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