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Media Relations Managerl - New York: DLA Piper

Posted: 3-10-10         

Responsibilities:
• Working closely with the firm’s CMO and senior leadership team to set the overall strategy and direction of the firm’s US media efforts
• Supervising day-to-day activities of the firm’s outside PR agencies and independently managing media projects and executing tasks coordinated among media and content team members
• Extending and maintaining relationships with business/trade media reporters, with an overall goal of helping us develop a strong media profile
• Writing news releases, media advisories, fact sheets and background materials and obtaining speaking and publication opportunities, as needed, for identified principles
• Conducting and coordinating media training meetings with small to large groups of professionals as needed

Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Journalism, Communications, Business or related field.
• Ideally have 5-10 years experience in a media relations or communications role
• Prior law firm experience is beneficial but not required.
• Significant writing and editing skills, including familiarity with business-level news releases, feature writing styles and corporate style guidelines.
• Strong understanding of business and industry trade media publications, including familiarity with business columnists and their subjects.
• Ability to exercise good business judgment and diplomacy in complex situations.
• Strong computer skills, including the ability to create high-quality, sophisticated documents using Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated ability to present complex ideas to partners, staff, clients and the general public.

Reply to:
Jolene Overbeck with a resume and cover letter, with “Media Relations Manager Position” in the subject line:  jolene.overbeck@dlapiper.com

 

Public Relations Professional - New York

Posted: 1-22-10         

Hellerman Baretz Communications LLC, an award winning national public relations firm specializing in law and finance, is looking for a talented and creative public relations professional for our New York office.

About the position and qualifications:
1-2 years of public relations, communications or related experience. Law firm experience is a plus. Bachelors degree in Journalism, English, Political Science, Humanities or Business. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Good organizational skills. Interested? Contact Spencer Baretz via email at sbaretz@hellermanbaretz.com.

PR Coordinator - New York
Posted: 1-14-10  
    


The successful candidate will be a team player who can manage multiple tasks with confidence and ease, will possess superior written and oral communications skills, be extremely motivated, detail oriented, organized and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This exceptional opportunity for a global law firm offers competitive salary (with bonus and overtime) and benefits.

Requirements:
• College degree required; BA in Journalism, Communications or English preferred.
• Fluency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently, identify and initiate projects, solve problems

Responsibilities:
• Write news releases and awards announcements.
• Draft and distribute press releases / deal announcements / story ideas/ bylined articles.
• Conduct industry research and market intelligence.
• Coordinate and prepare material for awards, directories and media surveys.
• Research and update editorial calendars and identify writing opportunities.
• Proactively seek media opportunities for profiling firm/practices/lawyers.
• Work with lawyers to prepare them for media interviews.
• Cultivate relationships with reporters.
• Track and document firm press mentions and draft media reports.
• Create/update/maintain media lists.

Contact:  

Dara Zweig | Executive Recruiter
MRINetwork TM | 1100 Springfield Ave. | Mountainside. NJ 07092
P: 908-789-9400 - C: 917.968.1884 |darazweig@mriunion.com
www.mriunion.com
EXPERTS IN GLOBAL SEARCH TM
 

New Job in DC
Posted: 11-9-09     
    

Utilize your branding skills (may be optional), and your media
relations experience leading external communications efforts for this
top law firm. Collaborate with others and oversea communications
strategies including media relations (manage external agencies as well,
website content, and the development of collateral materials, etc.
Spearheading the communications efforts, you will stretch your craft on
a large marketing team of this national law firm that focuses on
practice areas to include: environmental regulation, public policy and
regulatory affairs, corporate law, government contracts, intellectual
property, complex litigation, real estate, energy and finance.
 

Amongst other requirements it is essential to be a communications
professional with 7+ years of progressive experience to include media
placement, and strategy and have worked in the Washington DC market
communications. The right credentials will include professional services
marketing/communication experience with some law firm
experience/knowledge. Agency background representing law firms might be
wonderful as well! Degree required and wonderful writing skills.
 

Salary up to-125k depending on exp.
 

Forward resumes to: Rthomas@wcsr.com

 

SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Posted: 11-6-09     
    

GENERAL SUMMARY:
The purpose of this position is to plan and execute firm-wide and market-specific communications programs. Position writes, designs, and produces marketing collateral and other firm materials.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Write, design, and produce marketing collateral and other firm materials.
- Drives the firm's branding program.
- Identify targets and messaging goals, and the consistency, quality, and frequency of contact across all relevant markets in the firm.
- Integrate communications efforts and apply appropriate tools--public relations, brochures, direct mail, advertising, sponsorships, newsletters, briefings, web site, and other vehicles to accomplish objectives.
- Track outreach to ensure priorities are pursued and goals accomplished.
- Assist in the development, refinement, and execution of practice group marketing plans as they relate to communications.
- Identify tools and strategies for generating recognition and preference among constituents, e.g., surveys.
- Develop an internal communications program.
- Write and edit copy; oversee effective use of relevant aspects of CRM database Interaction.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Relevant college degree.
- 7 years of professional communications experience.
- Understanding of legal or other professional services industry preferred. Law firm experience a plus.

SALARY TO $130K commensurate with experience

Position may be located in New York or Philadelphia

Please reply to:
Nancy Robards
RMA Hiring Solutions
nrobards@rmahiring.com


 

SENIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ANALYST
(Capital Markets Practice Group)
Posted: 10-19-09     
    

This position supports the Manager of Business Development covering the:

• Global Capital Markets Practice
• Global Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Practice
• Corporate Governance Practice
• Latin America Practice
• Financial Institution Client Team

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Create tailored pitches, proposals and RFP responses.
• Research and compile reports on clients, industries, markets, financial products, competitors and internal financial analysis.
• Coordinate in-house client events, firm sponsorships, partner speaking engagements and practice publications.
• Coordinate matter/transaction deal notes and press releases.
• Create submissions for expertise guides and coordinate researcher interviews with partners. Gather, format and distribute client news.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred or commensurate experience
• Minimum 2-3 years work experience in marketing or business development within legal or finance related industry
• Proven research and analysis capabilities
• MS Suite
• Ability to develop and deliver executive-level pitch and proposal presentations
• Aptitude with using financial/research databases
• Ability to compile and communicate analysis reports in an effective manner
• Good knowledge of global financial markets, trends and challenges
• Ability to work extended hours as required

Remuneration:
$70,000 – 75,000

Karen Lynn
Segue legal
klm@seguelegal.com

 

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ANALYST
(Marketing Shared Services)
 
Posted: 10-19-09     
    

This position supports the Director of Business Development.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Research and compile targeted reports on clients, industries, markets, financial products, competitors and internal financial analysis.

• Update and maintain tracking systems for expertise guides and accolades, distribute monthly assignments.

• Create tailored pitch and proposal materials.

• Create submissions for expertise guides and coordinate researcher interviews with partners; research and assess potential expertise guide opportunities.

• Maintain and update various marketing internet and intranet sites.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred or commensurate experience

• Minimum 3 years work experience in marketing or business development within legal or finance related industry

• MS Suite - Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Ability to develop and deliver executive-level pitch and proposal presentations

• Strong aptitude with using financial/research databases

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Outstanding interpersonal skills and capability to work effectively with a variety of people and departments

• Flexibility and willingness to work extended hours as required

• Good knowledge of global financial markets, trends and challenges
 

Remuneration:
$60,000 – 65,000

Reply to:
Karen Lynn
Segue legal
klm@seguelegal.com
 

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - Mayer Brown LLP (Chicago or New York)
Posted: 10-13-09  
   
    

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Assesses client-focused business development activities of the firm and contributes to the development of a strategic plan and the firm’s approach to key client penetration and expansion programs.

• Leads a selected group of client teams. Facilitates BD strategy development and deployment for assigned teams including opportunity identification, cross practice/geography connections and approach development working directly with client team leaders and Director Strategic BD Support.

• Provides interface and works collaboratively with practice BD / marketing staff and the proposal function to ensure that lawyers receive strategic, integrated, high-quality support on business development initiatives and proposals targeting key clients.
• Oversees strategic market, client research and analysis (external and internal), and competitive intelligence-gathering functions and services, including staffing assignments and contract and retainer relationships. Directs Manager Key Client and Market support tasked with research functions.

• Contributes to the development and implementation of key client program initiatives, including a client satisfaction / client input program, lawyer training initiatives and other initiatives to enhance business development efforts.
• Provides direction, structure and support for key client and market program infrastructure, including the client team tool kit, client team intranet sites, news feeds, tracking procedures, communication channels and information sharing, InterAction development, etc.
Requirements

• Bachelors degree in marketing, business, communications or related field – graduate or law degree preferred.

• A minimum of 8 years of in a marketing and/or business development-related position.
• Capable of engaging credibly and effectively with partners internationally.

 

Submittal Options

Submit resume for review

Email Gema Fuller gfuller@mayerbrown.com

Refer a friend to this job

 

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER – MCKENNA LONG & ALDRIDGE LLP
Posted: 10-7-09  
   
    

Summary of Position: The Communications Manager oversees the Firm’s external communication strategies. The position supports the Firm’s strategic objectives through the management of the media relations program, collateral materials, and the website. S/he works closely with members of the business development team to assist in the development of the written content of externally-focused, practice-related materials.

Essential Duties and Primary Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Communication Plans:

• Works with the Director of Marketing to develop and manage the implementation of the strategic communications plan
• Works with practice group leaders and business development managers to create and implement communications plans for each department/practice area

Media & Press:

• Manages the development and distribution of all press releases.
• Participates in the identification, evaluation and development of media relations pitch angles/campaigns
• Oversees the provision of media training
• Coordinates with the Director of Marketing regarding firm crisis communications and messaging
• Assists attorneys and staff with the creation and editing of by-lined articles, newsletters and other client communications

Other Responsibilities:
• Supervises the Graphic Designer and PR Coordinator
• Assists the Director of Marketing in selecting firm PR consultants and managing ongoing relationships
• Supports the development of key firm and practice area messages
• Works with outside writers as necessary to create articles, marketing materials and other external communications
• Manages content of the external website

Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• 5 - 8 years in a legal, corporate or political communications/marketing position
• Strong knowledge of the Atlanta and/or DC markets a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Proven project management ability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented, with ability to also see big picture


Please reply to:
Anne E Conaway
aconaway@mckennalong.com


 

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Posted: 10-7-09  
   
    

Summary of Position
Supporting the litigation practice area, the overall responsibility is to create and execute marketing and business strategies to develop new business with clients and enhance the image and reputation of the department’s practice(s).

Priority One:
Organize and leverage information about the attorneys and practices, existing and prospective clients and their industries, and competitors in order to develop annual business and marketing plans.

• Analyzing trends in fees, margins and profitability of clients by attorney and matters, to assess potential for growth and increased efficiency
• Keeping the partners on track to carry out the marketing tactics they commit to in their annual plan and quarterly objectives
• Drafting proposals and other client presentations, and keeping track of case outcomes

Priority Two:
Assess and implement effective local, regional and national promotional programs (with help from Marketing staff).

• Initiating events to develop new, and strengthen existing client relationships
• Identifying topics and high-impact venues for attorney-authored articles, speeches and other publicity
• Providing complete and accurate information for press releases, brochures and other internal and external communications pieces
.

Requirements
• Bachelors degree – marketing degree is a plus
• At least 5 years marketing/business development experience, preferably in a law firm
• Ability to deal with complex material and concepts
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and multi-tasking skills
• Flexible and able to work as needed
• JD, prior experience with litigation, IP and related practices a plus.

Please send cover letter and resume to:
zzali@proskauer.com

 

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Posted: 10-7-09  
   
    

Summary Of Position
Support the Mergers and Acquisitions business development team, practice manager, practice leaders and individual attorneys in the coordination and implementation of business development programs and projects from initial strategy through monitoring and completion.

Principal Responsibilities include:
• Proactively solicit emerging matter information from major M&A attorneys
• Work with business development team to define and further develop firm's relational database capabilities
• Assist in managing library of data for pitch materials and provide real-time informational support in pitch situations
• Assist to develop overall business development strategy, process and product in support of practice, firm and individual attorney marketing initiatives
• Coordinate and secure information from other major data compilers for marketing and business development, including wins tracking and CRM system
• Assist in research, write RFPs and coordinate firm response to major RFPs
• Execute pitch materials and oversee document production as required

Initiative-based Responsibilities and Projects
• Assist with development of strategy and implementation of plans for the litigation practice
• Assist/direct research of target prospects, industries and competitive landscape as required; Interface with marketing database team to improve contact lists and process, and assure data integrity
• Develop working knowledge of strategic goals for business development team and individual M&A (including specific matters)
• Assist with materials development, calendaring and action plan follow-up as needed
• Assist with cross-practice business development initiatives as needed

Requirements
• Bachelors degree required
• Minimum 4 years experience in marketing, communications or related field preferably in a legal environment.
• Experience using databases to support business development activities.
• Technical skills and familiarity with law firm automation/database systems, specifically in web and knowledge management fields.
• Professional services experience required including financial services products, or law firm experience supporting corporate practices.

Remuneration

$60,000 – 80,000 per year


Reply to:
Karen Lynn
Segue Legal
klm@seguelegal.com
 

MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS BUSINESS ANALYST
Posted: 10-7-09  
   
    

Summary Of Position
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist in management of transactional information for our internal knowledge base (Marquee).
• Report firm wide transactional information to media entities in a timely fashion
• Participate in month close of Tickler Reports (new matters opened at the firm), update/follow up as needed
• Resolve transactional discrepancies and rejected deals with the media entities in order to maximize the number of deals they accept and increase firms worldwide rankings
• Assist in coordinating M&A marketing information (e.g.: partner bios, website text, M&A Brochure, M&A Project Alert - internal/external distributions)

Requirements
Bachelor's degree preferred with an interest or experience in the legal field of M&A business
At least 2 years of work experience in professional environment
Good communication skills and ability to work well with others
Detail oriented and good with financial reports
Ability to work extended hours as needed

Remuneration
$40,000 – 45,000 per year

Reply to:
Karen Lynn
Segue Legal
klm@seguelegal.com
 

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