Senior Communications Specialist
Senior Communications Specialist
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26-04-2025
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Monthly Salary
$ 110000 - 140000
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
26-04-2025
Job Description
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Communications Senior Specialist to join our communications team. You will work closely with firm leadership partners and internal stakeholders to develop and deliver highquality communications content that helps to generate global visibility for and maintain the industryleading standing.
The ideal candidate will be an excellent writer detail and deadlineoriented organized and capable of managing multiple communications projects simultaneously. This role will primarily focus on managing and writing awards submissions and related promotional activities along with broader communications projects that support the firms overall marketing and branding initiatives.
Awards rankings are a critical aspect of external recognition for elite law firms. They represent the thoughtful evaluation of respected thirdparty groups based on factors that include client recommendations and work highlights. For that reason this is a strategically important role within the firm and the person who performs it learns a great deal about firm practices and branding while gaining important skills in research writing and information synthesis as well as opportunities for advancement.
The scheduled hours for this position are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and overtime may be required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.Other duties may be assigned.
1.Awards Submissions Management
Lead the firms efforts in managing and submitting applications for prestigious awards rankings and recognitions across various legal and business sectors.
Collaborate with practice group leaders partners and other key stakeholders to gather necessary information and materials.
Write timely persuasive submissions that highlight the firms strengths and achievements.
Project manage annual awards calendar: track award deadlines and outcomes; maintain relationships with award bodies; research and suggest new opportunities.
Work with other Communications team members to divideandconquer as needs arise.
2.Communications Writing and Content Creation
Assist the communications team on writing needs and projects working with lawyers and administrative staff in the U.S. Europe and Asia offices to ensure that the Firm continues its strong standing in core practices areas and gains increased recognition in growth areas.
Coordinate promotional writing approval process with lawyers and members of Communications Digital Marketing Creative Services and Business Development teams.
Ensure that materials are delivered accurately and on time (related tasks include gathering precedents editing fact checking proofreading compiling collaborating).
Contribute to the Firms internal newsletterS&C This Week including drafting items and editing on a weekly basis.
Review and edit communications materials to ensure consistency accuracy and alignment with the firms tone and messaging.
In addition responsibilities related to maintaining firm and client information must be adhered to by all employees. This includes complying with the firms information security policies protecting firm assets from unauthorized access disclosure modification destruction or interference and reporting security events or potential events or other security risks to management.
QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent writing/editing proofreading grammar and research skills (a writing and editing test is required).
Deadlineoriented. Able to manage short and longterm projects with multiple parts.
Excellent analytical and organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal skills: the ability to work and collaborate as a part of a global team is essential.
Familiarity with the legal profession and legal system including transactional and litigation terminology and processes; ability to distill legal and/or business concepts into laymans terms.
Proficiency in standard spreadsheet database word processing and presentation applications (e.g. Excel Access Word PowerPoint Adobe).
Ability to work in a demanding professional environment to demonstrate good judgment handle timesensitive requests from multiple lawyers across time zones and to generate quality work product in a fastpaced environment.
A commitment to the highest standards of excellence and professionalism that are the hallmarks of our legal practice.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Minimum five years of experience working for a law firm financial institution or other professional services firm. Experience working with senior executives/partners is a plus.
Experience as a journalist editor writing tutor lawyer or project manager is welcomed.
Familiarity with awards and rankings processes in the legal industry is an advantage.
B.A. or equivalent required.
COMPENSATION
The base salary range offered for this role will be between $110000 and $140000.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
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