A leading AmLaw 200 law firm is seeking a Communications Specialist, based in its Chicago office, to support firm-wide communications, social media, content, and credentialing efforts. This person will work directly with the Senior Manager of Business Development and Communications on a variety of internal and external communications initiatives, with a focus on social media and creating compelling and creative content for the firm’s website. The Communications Specialist will also join the Legal Credentialing team to support the legal directory submission process. This is a highly visible and strategic role that offers direct exposure to attorneys at all levels, and is part of a supportive and collaborative marketing team.

Role Responsibilities

Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Primary responsibility for day-to-day social media activities, including developing overall social media strategy and campaigns (across LinkedIn, Facebook, and X platforms, as well as a dedicated LinkedIn group for firm alumni), managing daily posting to firm channels, conducting social media monitoring, maintaining social media content calendars, performing social media audits as needed, and coordinating with other internal teams (e.g., MarTech, graphics, events, DEI) to produce posts;
• Creating and assisting other members in writing and editing web content, including practice/service descriptions, attorney biographies, deal announcements and other website announcements, alumni content, and other content as needed following SEO best practices;
• Brainstorming and contributing ideas to the development of strategic firm content (e.g., Attorney Q&As, Highlights documents) that helps to build profiles for practice areas, geographies, and individual lawyers;
• Joining the legal credentialing team and drafting legal directory submissions including Chambers, Legal 500, Managing IP Stars, and World Trademark Review, among others, as well as coordinating interviews for practice heads with directories and supporting the credentialing process as needed;
• Assisting with communications and messaging for ad hoc projects (firm storybook, partner retreats, firm publications) and annual events such as partner elevation promotions;
• Providing onsite support for Chicago Office-based events on an as-needed basis; and
• Supporting other ad hoc marketing department projects.

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree, ideally in communications or marketing-related field.
• 3 years of prior communications experience. Experience within a professional or financial services firm preferred, but candidates from all industries with the right skill set and a willingness to learn a new sector will be considered.
• Prior social media management and/or experience/familiarity with the legal directories submissions process (e.g., Chambers, Legal 500) is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and exceptional attention to detail coupled with the ability to distill complex issues into clear, concise language.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with firm attorneys and colleagues at all levels.