Business Development Specialist – Client Teams

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 – Client Teams to join our team in our New York, Washington D.C., Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, or Portland offices.  We offer a hybrid work engagement with two days of remote work, and three days in-office.   This position will play a critical role in supporting the firm's client teams, working with the Business Development Director, CMBDO, Practice Management, and partner leadership to support, develop, and execute on strategic business development and marketing initiatives. This position requires a proactive individual with strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, a passion for client service, and the flexibility to respond to changing priorities and business needs. The ideal candidate will have experience in a professional services environment. 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:

• Support and drive client teams in the development and implementation of tailored business development strategies that align with the firm's goals and client needs.
• Support the growth and build-out of a client development team structure.
• Collaborate with BD research function in conducting comprehensive market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for client growth and new business prospects.
• Lead the preparation of compelling proposals, presentations, and other client-facing materials to support business development efforts.
• Develop a deep understanding of the Firm’s practice areas, including services, expertise, clients and competitors, serving as a “connector” for the client teams and individual lawyers.
• Collaborate with the Events and Practice Management teams in support of client events, webinars, and other business development activities to enhance client engagement and showcase the firm's expertise.
• Analyze client team and market data to provide insights and recommendations for business development strategies and initiatives.
• Track and report on business development activities, outcomes, and key performance indicators to measure success and inform future strategies.
• Support the Business Development team in ad hoc tasks, as needed.

Join us if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing or related disciplines and/or combination of relevant experience
• 3-5 years of experience within a professional service organization (Legal is preferred)
• Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to understand the Firm's mission and business priorities, practice activities and related market dynamics
• High levels of organization, communication and writing skills
• Flexibility, persistence, and resourcefulness
• High level of proficiency with all Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and previous experience with law firm CRMs (e.g. InTapp DealCloud, Foundation)
• Demonstrates proactive drive and follow up on projects while thinking outside of the box
• Strong multitasking and project management skills and understanding how to prioritize projects
• Demonstrates confidence and ability to work independently to enhance communications within and across practice groups, offices, and members of management
• Collaboration with the practice management team, the marketing team, outside vendors and consultants, and other administrative professional staff
• Some travel may be required

 

Who We Are

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with 11 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?

DWT offers competitive compensation in addition to ample benefits including but not limited to:

• 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 benefit