Legal Staff Marketing in Los Angeles, CA

Law Firm

Los Angeles, CA

Legal Staff Marketing in Los Angeles, CA

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Business Development Specialist – Legal Directories

Job Responsibilities:
The Business Development Specialist – Legal Directories is a pivotal role within the business development team at a global law firm. The primary responsibilities include:

- Assisting with and ensuring timely submissions for legal directories and awards programs, focusing on Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500.
- Leading various submission drafts, coordinating interviews, and managing a rigorous referee process for the firm's global offices across multiple practice areas.
- Adhering to best practices for submissions, which involves developing interview strategies, crafting messaging, collecting relevant matters, and preparing written materials.
- Guiding key stakeholders throughout the submission process.
- Maintaining a comprehensive calendar of deadlines for all relevant directories and awards in different jurisdictions.
- Keeping legal directories updated with the firm’s news and developments.
- Handling internal communications related to rankings, including corrections and inquiries post-publication.
- Collaborating with business development and brand & communications colleagues to leverage directory rankings and awards in the firm's marketing efforts.
- Protecting and maintaining sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and proprietary information.

Education and Experience Information:
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required.
- A minimum of three years of relevant professional experience is preferred.
- Experience in producing submissions for Chambers, Legal 500, and other guides is desirable.

Salary Information:
The position offers a salary range from USD $70, to USD $90, per year. Additionally, successful candidates will receive a generous total compensation package, including bonuses based on individual and firm performance.

Benefits & Additional Information:
The law firm provides an outstanding career opportunity and a welcoming environment, along with a comprehensive benefits package that 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, with growth based on tenure.
- Well-being programs, including mental health services, mindfulness, resiliency, medical resources, and well-being events.
- Professional development programs.
- Employee discounts.
- Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff.

Legal Notices:
The law firm is an equal opportunity employer, prohibiting discrimination against employees or applicants based on various protected characteristics. The firm is committed to fair hiring practices, as outlined in the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and other applicable statutes. Additionally, it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment. Violations of this law may result in criminal penalties and civil liability, including fines and statutory damages.