Public Relations Manager – Litigation & Trial in Chicago, IL

Law Firm

Chicago, IL

Public Relations Manager – Litigation & Trial in Chicago, IL

Law Firm Non Legal Department

5-10 yrs required

No

Job Title: Public Relations Manager – Litigation & Trial

Job Responsibilities:
The Public Relations Manager for Litigation & Trial at the law firm plays a crucial role within the Brand & Communications department. The primary responsibilities include:

- Serving as a strategic and trusted advisor, and a skilled media relations professional.
- Developing and executing public relations, media, and communications programs aimed at enhancing the reputation and building the profile of the practice and partners.
- Managing proactive press outreach and reactive media, which involves addressing issues that may arise, building relationships with key media, and connecting reporters to partners who serve as media sources.
- Handling a variety of strategic writing projects, including writing, editing, and coordinating a wide range of copy. This includes developing messaging, drafting press releases, preparing case notes, developing award entries, writing/editing website content, and coordinating survey submissions.
- Placing byline articles and creating opportunities to leverage thought leadership for press commentary and marketing campaigns. This includes promoting across the firm’s digital and social channels.
- Contributing to leveraging the firm’s social media programs to promote the expertise and work of the practice.
- Coordinating and liaising with Brand & Communications and Business Development colleagues to support the firm’s event program and capitalize on sponsorships by developing and implementing public relations campaigns.
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that the law firm retains.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates for this position should possess the following qualifications:

- A bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing, communications, business administration, or a related field.
- A minimum of ten years of cumulative experience, including at least five 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 are preferable.

Salary Information:
The salary range for the Public Relations Manager – Litigation & Trial position is between USD $130, and USD $160, per year.

Benefits & Additional Information:
Successful candidates will receive an outstanding career opportunity and a welcoming environment, along with a generous total compensation package. Bonuses are awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in the law firm’s comprehensive benefit program, which includes:

- 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, including 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.

The law firm is an equal opportunity employer, prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant on various bases, including race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law. The firm considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.