Responsibilities

• Support the firm’s PR strategy: Assist in identifying story ideas and securing media interview opportunities; research and identify writing opportunities and appropriate outlets/editors to pitch bylined content; and handle various writing projects, including news releases, media briefing documents, nominations, etc.
• Monitor daily media coverage of firm, its practices, and lawyers
• Compile weekly Media Coverage Report for management and other internal audiences
• Lead the development of quarterly media reports for the firm to be shared with the Management Committee
• Develop relationships with local, trade, and national media
• Build and maintain department media lists
• Monitor editorial calendars and identify relevant PR opportunities, including nominations for legal, trade, and business publications
• Assist in social media content creation
• Perform other duties as assigned or required to meet firm goals and objectives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required. English, communications, journalism, or other writing focused major strongly preferred
• Minimum three years required. Prior law firm or PR agency experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Must be able to access and use online and electronic newswire services, media tracking services and internet research resources
• Proficient and accurate typing skills
• Knowledge of social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and TikTok)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (grammar/spelling/proofreading/tone)
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, manage multiple projects, and adapt to shifting priorities under tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills – must be able to work in a collegial team environment and communicate tactfully with all internal staff and outside contacts
• Enthusiastic self-starter with eagerness to work independently

Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.