Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic public relations campaigns that elevate the firm's visibility across key practice areas
• Lead media relations for nationally recognized Litigation and Tax practices
• Build and maintain relationships with leading journalists across legal, business, energy, technology, and trade publications
• Identify newsworthy client matters, legal developments, and industry trends that create meaningful media opportunities
• Pitch compelling stories, attorney commentary, and thought leadership to national media outlets
• Prepare attorneys for interviews, media appearances, podcasts, and speaking engagements
• Draft press releases, media statements, talking points, award submissions, and firm announcements
• Manage the firm's social media presence across LinkedIn, Instagram, and X while maintaining an integrated editorial calendar
• Promote earned media, major victories, attorney achievements, and firm initiatives across digital platforms
• Partner closely with Marketing, Brand, Business Development, and firm leadership on strategic communications initiatives

Requirements

• 7+ years of public relations or media relations experience within a law firm or professional services organization
• Established relationships with journalists across national business, legal, energy, technology, and trade media
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling abilities
• Strong understanding of how sophisticated law firms operate and the nuances of legal public relations
• Experience developing proactive media strategies and managing high-profile communications initiatives
• Background working with media platforms such as Meltwater, Muck Rack, Cision, Roxhill, or similar tools
• Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Executive presence with the confidence to advise partners and senior leadership
• Bachelor's degree required