Business Development Specialist (MEPTA)

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and vision insurance

Dental plan

Fertility and adoption benefit

2 paid volunteer days

Sabbatical after 13 years of service

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Retirement contribution

Job summary

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a Business Development Specialist (MEPTA) to join our hybrid team in Seattle, Los Angeles, New York, or Washington D.C. The role supports MEPTA priorities and coordinates with lawyers, Marketing, Practice Management, and BD colleagues.

You will manage pitches, client communications, and CRM data, enabling strategic growth. Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of experience, a Bachelor's degree, and exceptional written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience, preferably in professional services or law.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience interacting with attorneys, partners, and senior staff.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization and ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Experience coordinating events, webinars, and client engagement activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with CRM systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supports MEPTA practice group priorities and coordinates with lawyers, Marketing, Practice Management, and other professionals.
• Maintains knowledge of the firm's services, clients, and competitors and supports cross-selling opportunities.
• Coordinates events, webinars, sponsorships, communications, timelines, logistics and follow-up.
• Inputs client, activity, and pitch information into the CRM and uses data for reporting and client intelligence.
• Conducts client, prospect, company, market, and competitive research and synthesizes findings into profiles.

Skills

3+ years experience

Excellent written/verbal communication

Strong organizational skills

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems: InTapp, Foundation, Interaction

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a Business Development Specialist (MEPTA) to join our team in our Seattle, Los Angeles, New York or Washington D.C. offices. We offer a hybrid work engagement.

The Business Development Specialist reports to the Senior Business Development Manager for MEPTA and supports the execution of business development initiatives for assigned practices, clients, and firmwide priorities. Working closely with the BD Manager of MEPTA, its lawyers, Business Development colleagues, Marketing, and Practice Management, the Specialist helps coordinate projects and deliver accurate, timely, and client-focused work. The role requires strong organizational, analytical, project coordination, and communication skills; sound judgment; attention to detail; and the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive assignments while adapting to changing priorities.

At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled.

On a typical day you will:

• MEPTA Practice Group Support: Supports MEPTA and coordinates with lawyers, Marketing, Practice Management, and other business professionals on practice priorities.
• Firm & Market Knowledge: Maintains a working knowledge of the firm’s services, clients, and competitors and supports BD colleagues in potential cross-selling opportunities, organizes supporting information, and coordinates follow-up.
• Events & Sponsorships: Coordinates with lawyers, Events, and other business professionals to support events, webinars, and sponsorships, including communications, timelines, deliverables, logistics, and follow-up. Staffs firm and client events and travel may be required.
• Contact & Activity Management: Inputs client, activity, and pitch information into the CRM and uses CRM data to support client intelligence, relationship tracking, reporting, and follow-up.
• Research & Client Intelligence: Conducts client, prospect, company, market, industry, and competitive research and synthesizes findings into profiles and briefing materials.
• Pitches & Proposals: Prepares first drafts of pitches, proposals, presentations, client and prospect communications, and other client-facing materials; coordinates with lawyers and relevant business professionals to advance each pitch.
• Marketing Content: Prepares first drafts of and updates practice and client-facing marketing content, including website content and capabilities materials, and coordinates their development.
• Experience Collection: Supports the BD Manager in collecting and organizing representative matters and experience descriptions, confirming details, obtaining approvals, and updating experience records and related materials.
• Technology: Uses firm technology, CRM, and business development tools to support research, pitches, client teams, reporting, and other assigned responsibilities; maintains accurate information and follows established processes.
• Additional Support: Supports changing client team, practice group, and broader Business Development priorities; coordinates assigned projects, workplans, deliverables, and status updates; and performs other duties as assigned.

Join us if you have:

• 3+ years of work experience
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience interacting directly with attorneys, partners, and senior staff
• High level of organization with the ability to independently manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Experience coordinating events, webinars, and other client engagement activities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); CRM systems familiarity (InTapp, Foundation, Interaction) is a plus
• Strong attention to detail, follow-up, and responsiveness
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams while maintaining autonomy in project execution
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Compliance with CMBDO Expectation

Who We Are

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with 9 offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.

What’s in it For You?

• Choice of health and vision insurance plans
• 2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
• Dental plan
• Fertility and adoption benefit
• Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
• Tuition reimbursement
• Commuter benefits
• Retirement contribution

This job description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks to hire, develop and grow lawyers and business professionals who combine deep legal expertise, technological fluency, business acumen, and emotional intelligence—creating an excellent, inclusive, adaptive workforce that fuels exceptional client outcomes.

At Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, every employee has the right to work in an environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to hire, promote, transfer, terminate, and make all employment-related decisions without regard to an employee’s sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religious creed, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military condition, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws.

Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email [e-mail].