Responsibilities

• The Communications Specialist is a key contributor in the development and support of the firm’s messaging, branding, public relations and content marketing programs.
• The Communications Specialist must be a compelling writer, self-starter and team player with strong interpersonal communication, organization and project management skills.
• The position supports the development, production and distribution of marketing content across a variety of vehicles, channels, and media to maximize reach and to reinforce brand positioning.
• This is a position that requires a high level of proficiency in both strategic level activities and hands-on, tactical execution.
• Implement and execute media and public relations activities that promote the firm's experience and knowledge, including identifying proactive opportunities for positive media coverage.
• Prepare PR materials, including press releases, media pitches, deal and case announcements, awards and nominations, etc.
• Works closely with the Media Relations Manager and the firm’s outside PR agency to facilitate media opportunities for attorneys.
• Monitor and report on media coverage.
• Manage and maintain media distribution lists, and develop targeted media lists as needed.
• Coordinate with the Director of Marketing in the annual PR plan, including coverage firm-wide, and at the practice division, industry and individual attorney levels.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marketing communications, journalism, public relations, writing or related field.
• Two to four years of writing experience in journalism, marketing, public relations or internal communications.
• Experience writing for or about professional services.
• Experience developing content calendars and managing marketing content.
• Strong understanding of AP Style.

Preferred

• Law Firm experience preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans
• Medical savings accounts
• Firm-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellness Program, and Caregiving Support Concierge Services
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• Generous paid time off for holidays, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and paid leave for sick and safe time, parental, and military
• Excellent work-life programs, including service bonuses, back-up child, elder, and pet care, and an employee discount program