Legal Staff Other in New York City, NY

Law Firm

New York City, NY

Legal Staff Other in New York City, NY

Legal Staff

1-3 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Communications Coordinator

Job Responsibilities:
The Communications Coordinator at the law firm is responsible for supporting the firm's communications efforts across various external channels, including media relations, awards, recognitions, and social media. Key responsibilities include:

- Assisting with the promotion of initiatives, services, and significant matters on the firm’s internal and external platforms by drafting website, social media, and other communications-related collateral.
- Gathering background information on issues, publications, reporters, and assisting in preparing professionals for media opportunities.
- Supporting proofreading and research for press releases, media pitches, and other media-related collateral.
- Assisting in researching and drafting award submissions, survey responses, and other accolade submissions for various directories and publications, as well as identifying new directory and award opportunities.
- Maintaining internal and third-party communications and social media-related tracking and reporting platforms to help the team analyze and report results.
- Tracking and circulating media clips, and drafting internal media reports.
- Creating meeting agendas, organizing and distributing notes, and tracking the status of ongoing team projects and initiatives.

Education and Experience Information:
- A Bachelor’s degree is required, ideally with a background in communications or writing.
- 1-3 years of prior experience in marketing, communications, journalism, or other related areas is required.
- Experience in a PR agency and/or the legal industry is considered a plus.
- The candidate must possess outstanding research, analytical, and logical critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify problems, provide analysis, and recommend responses.
- Exceptional written, editorial, proofreading, and verbal communication skills are necessary, with the ability to present complex information persuasively and understandably.
- The ability to work well in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, managing competing priorities while maintaining a professional demeanor is essential.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills are required.
- The candidate should be a strong team player capable of working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve department and firm goals.
- Superior client service skills and the ability to form effective working relationships with stakeholders and colleagues at all levels are required.
- A self-starter who is deadline-driven, with an excellent work ethic and a positive, proactive style, is preferred.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and with social media is necessary.

Salary Information:
The base annual pay range for the Communications Coordinator role is between $62,000-$70,000. The base pay offered will vary depending on skills and qualifications, experience, location, and internal equity. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, will also be offered.

The law firm is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis, including race, color, physical or mental disability, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex or gender, age (over 40), genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, sexual orientation, political activity or affiliation, and any other protected classes or characteristics protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the American Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.

This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, this employer uses E-Verify’s photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official . Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) photograph. If you believe that your employer has violated its responsibilities under this program or has discriminated against you during the verification process based upon your national origin or citizenship status, please call the Office of Special Counsel.