Legal Staff Other in Austin, TX

Law Firm

Austin, TX

Legal Staff Other in Austin, TX

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

No

Communications Specialist - Awards: Create Compelling Submissions and Tell Our Story

Location: Multiple Locations Across the US (Hybrid Work Schedule Available)

Full Time Position (Posted Today)

Job Requisition ID: R2025-833

Law Firm Overview:

At its core, DLA Piper is a bold, exceptional, collaborative, and supportive law firm. Our people are the backbone, heart, and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place where you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let's see what we can achieve together.

Job Description:

The Communications Specialist (Awards) at DLA Piper is responsible for creating persuasive and engaging submissions for various editorial awards. This role requires working closely with lawyers and colleagues in Communications, Marketing, and Business Development to develop narratives that highlight the firm's achievements and innovations. The ideal candidate for this role has a passion for storytelling and a deep understanding of the media-based awards process.

Responsibilities:

The Communications Specialist (Awards) will:

- Conduct thorough research on targeted awards, including criteria and previous winners
- Collaborate with various stakeholders to gather information to be highlighted in submissions
- Write compelling narratives that effectively showcase the value and impact of the work being submitted, ensuring alignment with award criteria
- Edit and refine submissions to ensure clarity, coherence, and persuasiveness
- Develop and manage timelines for submission deadlines, ensuring all materials are completed and submitted on time
- Help organize and maintain a database of potential awards, submission requirements, and deadlines for future reference
- Build relationships with industry contacts to gather insights and tips for crafting successful submissions

Desired Skills:

- Strong writing and editing skills
- Creativity and a passion for storytelling
- Keen sense of what makes a submission stand out
- Ability to convey complex ideas in a clear and engaging manner
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Strong understanding of the awards submission process

Minimum Education and Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years experience in marketing, public relations, or a similar field

Essential Job Expectations:

- Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties
- Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner
- Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product
- Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required
- Foster positive work relationships
- Comply with all firm policies and practices
- Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods of time, participating in digital/virtual conference calls, and attending meetings as needed
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment
- Perform all other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned

Physical Demands:

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, including the human body. 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.

Disclaimer:

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm's discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process.

Application Process:

Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process or have any questions about the process, please contact . Please add to your list of safe senders.

Accommodation:

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact .

Agency applications will not be considered.

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

Salary Information:

The firm's expected hiring range for this position is per hour, depending on the candidate's geographic market location. Non-exempt positions will be paid on an hourly basis and paid overtime in accordance with applicable laws. The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate's experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

Equal Opportunity Employer:

DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Job applicant poster viewing center.