Position: Public Relations Specialist (Communications/Awards/Surveys)
Location: Midtown, NYC
Compensation & Benefits: Base salary to $85K, Bonus, 401K+, Full Benefits, etc.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for securing prominent recognition of the Firm’s work that can be directly leveraged for business development and marketing efforts
- Interfaces with editors and researchers in connection with awards, directories and surveys
- Independently leads Firm participation in various directories, awards and surveys submissions across litigation and other practices
- Strategize with practice leaders and partners on positioning; identifies potential new opportunities for recognition and writes and edits submissions
- Work with firm management, practice leaders and partners to devise strategy for submissions to legal guides and awards nominations in order to differentiate the firm from peers
- Build relationships within specific practices in order to best advance marketing goals
- Write and edit award nominations and directory submissions in collaboration with practice leaders and other partners
- Manage firm recognition projects involving marketing colleagues globally
- Works with various firm departments to gather information needed for firm and practice surveys
- Research new opportunities and analyzes awards and directory participation and marketing efforts
- Assist in compiling peer analysis and historical recognition lists as needed
- Works with PR specialist to ensure relevant best practices, feedback and other guidance are well documented for future use
- Support other public relations initiatives to build the firm brand
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- 3+ years of prior law firm related experience required
- Knowledge of relevant computer software programs (e.g. Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Able to multi-task, meet deadlines and work well under pressure
- Excellent writing and editorial skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Pays careful attention to detail
- Able to handle sensitive matters and use excellent judgment
- Works well independently and as a member of a team