Manager, Litigation Legal Directories & Rankings
$180,000–$220,000 year
HybridNew York City, New York, United States
Job Summary
Manage the Litigation CDE team's deadlines, submission drafts, reference outreach, and results tracking across Chambers, Legal 500, Benchmark Litigation, IFLR, GCR, and GIR. Serve as the primary connective layer between the Litigation CDE team and submissions, ensuring matter flow and client relationships are translated into compelling directory narratives. Collaborate with senior partners and practice leaders to develop matter stories, surface client references, and position the department's work favorably. Build and maintain a centralized litigation matter database as a year-round strategic asset while tracking, benchmarking, and briefing the team on ranking trends. Advise colleagues on directory methodologies and coordinate with Communications on results announcements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 5-8 years of legal marketing, BD, or directory submission/awards experience
- An in-depth familiarity with Chambers, Legal 500, Benchmark Litigation, IFLR, GCR, GIR, Law360 and AmLaw methodologies, among others — including how submissions are evaluated and what moves rankings
- Exceptional writer capable of turning complex matters into clear, differentiated narratives under deadline pressure
- Good judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to problem solve
- Strong project manager who can run an annual calendar for the Litigation Department
- Familiarity with litigation, investigations, and regulatory disputes matters
- Advanced proficiency in internet research and equivalent resources
Desired Qualifications
- Major in Advertising, Marketing, Communications, Public relations, Pre-law, or related field
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