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Latham & Watkins · 1 day ago

Public Relations Manager – Litigation & Trial

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$130K/yr - $160K/yr

10+ years exp

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. They are seeking a Public Relations Manager – Litigation & Trial to serve as a strategic advisor and media relations professional, responsible for developing and executing PR and communications programs to enhance the firm's reputation.

Law Practice

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Managing proactive press outreach and reactive media, addressing issues that may arise, building relationships with key media, and connecting reporters to partners of the firm who serve as media sources

Handling a variety of strategic writing projects, writing, editing, and coordinating a wide range of copy, and serving as a central resource to develop messaging, draft press releases, prepare case notes, develop award entries, write/edit website content, and coordinate survey submissions

Placing byline articles, and as appropriate, creating opportunities to leverage thought leadership (e.g., Client Alerts, market reports, podcasts, video, etc.) for press commentary and marketing campaigns, including promoting across the firm’s digital and social channels

Contributing to leveraging the firm’s social media programs to support promoting the expertise and work of the practice

Coordinating and liaising with Brand & Communications and BD colleagues to support the firm’s event program as well as capitalizing on sponsorships, including developing and implementing public relations campaigns

Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Qualification

Public relationsMedia relationsStrategic writingDigital marketingLitigation knowledgeLeadership skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solvingDecision-making

Required

A bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing, communications, business administration, or a related field

A minimum of ten (10) years of cumulative experience, including a minimum of five (5) years of relevant public relations and marketing experience at a PR agency or in-house

Prior work experience and a deep understanding of litigation and familiarity with the legal industry, preferably

Exhibit knowledge of core public relations and marketing principles including digital marketing, communications, branding, market research, and competitive intelligence

Possess excellent leadership skills (i.e., organizing, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making) necessary for effective management

Demonstrate well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm

Benefits

Healthcare, life and disability insurance

A generous 401k plan

At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure

Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)

Professional development programs

Employee discounts

Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Company

Latham & Watkins

Glassdoor4.3

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm with more than 3,500 lawyers in its offices located in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the United States.

Founded in 1934

New York, US

1001-5000 employees

http://www.lw.com

H1B Sponsorship

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