BD Communications Coordinator

Job Summary & Objectives

The Communications Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Communications team and broader Business Development Department by implementing specific communications, public relations, marketing and business development strategies through drafting and developing firm communications and awards submissions; media research and analysis; tracking, monitoring and reporting of outreach and submission results; content administration; and assisting with events and presentations. This role provides research and analysis about news publications, reporters, awards series, thought leadership, social media and other communications opportunities, and supports the Firm’s media engagement and branding initiatives, ensuring the Firm’s high standard of excellence is met.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with distribution of varied communications materials and Firm communications, such as matter announcements, press releases and client memos
• Prepare and maintain website content, including matter summaries, Partner biographies and other Business Development and communications materials across multiple channels such as LinkedIn
• Research and maintain data for the Communication team’s contact database and prepare preparatory/background materials ahead of press meetings
• Assist in research, pitching and tracking of attorney authored content
• Assist in monitoring and tracking data concerning the Firm’s press coverage, awards recognition and social media mentions
• Assist with the preparation of and research for awards submissions and survey responses for various legal and business publications
• Prepare and maintain promotional materials, such as brochures, practice area descriptions, varied advertising, posters, flyers, etc., together with the Graphic Design team and outside vendors where appropriate
• Provide peer firm intelligence reports and analysis; conduct additional research through database searches, industry resources, and networking as directed
• Assist with Firm-sponsored events and presentations as needed
• Work with stakeholders in other departments and in other offices as needed
• Support Business Development projects and other Firm initiatives as needed
• Perform additional duties as needed
  
  

Required Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; Major in English, Communications or Public Relations, or related field preferred
• 2 years of business experience
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a highly competitive and demanding environment
• Strong attention to detail and self-motivated to produce accurate, timely and complete work product
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong research and analytical skills
• Strong time management skills, high initiative and proven ability to progress multiple projects concurrently
• Ability to begin to leverage institutional knowledge in own work
• Demonstrated introductory knowledge of communications/Business Development skill-set
• Proficiency in MS Office programs such as Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Must be flexible and willing to work overtime as needed
• Must have a positive can-do attitude and professional demeanor, and demonstrate a team-player behavior
  
  

Preferred Skills And Experience

• 2 years previous experience in a law firm, marketing or public relations field preferred
• Some familiarity with Content Pilot’s suite of products or other experience database preferred
• Experience updating/maintaining a website preferred
• Demonstrated experience using a Client Relationship Management (CRM) system preferred
  
  

Physical Demands (required To Perform Essential Job Functions)

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

• Sitting: Remaining in the seated position, particularly for sustained periods of time
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another
• Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps using feet and legs or hands and arms
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally
• Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder
• Pulling/Pushing: Using upper extremities to exert steady force upon an object so that the object moves toward or away from the force
• Bending/Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine, or by bending legs at knees
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
  
  

Salary Information

NY Only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $65,000 to $80,000 at the time of posting.

The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is non-exempt meaning it is overtime pay eligible.

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