Responsibilities

• Works with the Submissions team to prepare submissions to surveys, directories and legal ranking publications;
• Identifies and abides by submissions deadlines, key project milestones and work plans, and maintains tracking calendars;
• Coordinates submissions interviews and prepares interview materials;
• Reviews and updates biographies, practice overviews, firm profiles, and other content in directories and on the Firm’s website, maintaining consistent Firm voice throughout all deliverables;
• Identifies and coordinates associated profile-raising activities arising out of awards and recognitions, including web items and other business development content;
• Maintains submissions-related and rankings databases;
• Analyzes and prepares comparative rankings reports summarizing results for partners and senior management;
• Researches submissions-related opportunities, publications and organizations;
• Liaises with directory editorial staff and researchers to understand methodology and submission guidelines, and other information specific to the opportunity;
• Monitors business news and legal industry trends to stay abreast of current events and hot topics;

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in English, History, Philosophy, Political Science or Economics;
• 1-3 years of prior office experience (preferably in the legal/professional services sector) or journalism experience;
• Submissions experience with Chambers, Legal 500, Law360 and FT, including with updating and renewing Firm profiles preferred, but not required;
• Excellent writing and editing skills; effective communication and presentation skills;
• Strong analytical and research skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe;
• Understanding of business and legal vocabulary, including terminology and deal types associated with mergers and acquisitions, commercial banking and capital markets;
• Must be articulate and have a professional demeanor;
• Must be extremely detail-oriented;
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments and use initiative and judgment to accomplish results;

Preferred

• Submissions experience with Chambers, Legal 500, Law360 and FT, including with updating and renewing Firm profiles

Benefits

• paid time off, medical, dental, vision care, 401(k) and substantial health club discounts.