Responsibilities

• Execute the firm’s press release process, partnering closely with requestors and the Marketing team from intake through publication.
• Draft, edit, and proofread press releases to ensure accuracy, clarity, adherence to firm style, and protection of client confidentiality.
• Revise and enhance content to ensure messaging is consistent and aligned with brand standards.
• Conduct research using client websites and other sources to support press release development.
• Coordinate with the Marketing team to ensure proper formatting, including hyperlinking to relevant client content.
• Perform thorough quality control checks prior to publication.
• Manage multiple requests simultaneously, delivering work in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner.
• Communicate proactively with requestors, including providing status updates, gathering input, and securing final approvals.
• Engage with lawyers and other professionals to drive projects forward and ensure deadlines are met.
• Support reporting and tracking efforts related to media coverage, awards and rankings, communications metrics, and other performance indicators.

Requirements

• Excellent proofreading, writing, and editing skills
• Strong process execution skills
• High proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and data management software
• Effective communication skills
• Ability and willingness to build strong relationships and navigate across a matrixed organization
• Impeccable attention to detail
• 1-2+ years of corporate communications experience (preferably in the legal/professional services sector) or journalism experience
• BA, BS, or equivalent

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off
• disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
• parential leave
• adoption assistance
• tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts