Public Relations Specialist (Law Firm)
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Lead litigation-focused external content creation and media relations activities, including press releases, social media interactions, and thought leadership opportunities. Liaise with global PR agencies to build substantive media relationships with leading journalists and publications while assisting partners in adapting to new communication methods. Conduct interview preparation, develop talking points, and support practice group leaders on PR programs that drive business development objectives. Collaborate on video and digital media projects, monitor global channels, and ensure high editorial standards across all communications. Manage project timelines for multiple partner groups under tight deadlines while maintaining seamless information flow with external partners.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3+ years prior experience in marketing/public relations/communications-related field
- Solid knowledge of all types of publications and social media channels, especially those that a firm will most effectively engage
- Knowledge of technology and life sciences sectors, as well as more traditional practices including bankruptcy, real estate, tax and complex commercial litigation
- Project management skills
- Adept at new and rapidly transforming technologies, especially in media and social media monitoring and analysis
- After orientation at firm, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
- Ability to work with little direction, in a highly collaborative environment
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Comprehensive, accurate note-taking and excellent proofreading skills
- Ability to multi-task, problem solve, work well under pressure and coordinate sophisticated PR programs with good results
- Ability to consistently meet deadlines, including self-set and multi-tasked
- Assertive, but flexible as to style; must be able to handle stressful situations and interact with various personalities and communication styles at all levels in the firm
- Strong analytic and research skills
- Experience in earning the trust and respect of high-performing senior professionals in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to develop professional relationships both internally (with department members, attorneys and professional staff) and externally (with industry/regional associations, etc.)
- Ability to professionally manage utmost sensitivity in terms of reputation management, crisis management, personnel changes, and other events
- Reliable and punctual
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Business, or related field
- Hands-on experience in media relations pitching
- Experience in a law firm or professional services environment, with a working knowledge of professional services sectors
- Familiarity with video production
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