Public Relations Specialist

At Polsinelli, What a Law Firm Should Be, is not just our tagline, it is what we live every day. We strive to create an environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive.

We are seeking a PR Specialist in the firm's Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Kansas City, Nashville, New York, Philadelphia or Washington, D.

C., office. As a member of the broader Marketing team, the PR Specialist reports to the Senior Public Relations Manager and is primarily responsible for advancing and elevating external communications efforts for Polsinelli, its attorneys and culture.

This includes working with the responsible marketing managers in identifying and driving forward story ideas for key practice groups and attorneys, developing and executing public relations plans, arranging interviews and monitoring media coverage.

The PR Specialist drafts and edits content for distribution to media publications, across the firm's social media platforms and the website and works closely with Internal Communications on promoting the same efforts internally.

We are looking for a strong writer, ideally with experience in the legal industry, who can effectively communicate complex topics and the interesting work our attorneys do across different sectors and practice areas.

With more than 1,000 attorneys in over 20 offices nationwide, Polsinelli is recognized as one of the top firms for excellent client service and client relationships.

Our attorneys provide value through practical legal counsel infused with business insight with a focus on health care, real estate, finance, intellectual property, litigation, technology, private equity, and corporate transactions.

Responsibilities

• Draft press releases and other communications materials for firm news, accolades, lateral recruiting announcements and more
• Work closely with the social media, website and internal communications teams to ensure the full internal and external content life cycle
• Partner closely with key stakeholders to understand their public relations needs and work closely with them on content development
• Track media coverage, produce media reports and share relevant media coverage with internal stakeholders
• Maintain the awards tracker and collaborate with other marketing professionals on identifying suitable submission candidates.
• Draft copy for external awards submissions, interacting with attorneys, marketing professionals and practice groups to draft and submit nominations
• Assist in the development and implementation of strategic communications and public relations plans
• Develop and maintain relationships with key legal, business, and industry trade media and regularly pitch stories to them
• Work closely with the firm's external PR agency on identifying and executing on media opportunities
• Vet and schedule media interviews with attorneys and draft talking points for media interviews

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required. English, communications, public relations, journalism, or other
• Minimum four years of experience required
• Legal industry and / or agency experience preferred
• Editorial / journalism experience welcome

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills, ability to produce error-free work product
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills to work independently while engaging in projects with many moving parts
• Strong time management and project management skills with the demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work in a complex environment with tight deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals at all levels across the firm as well as within the Marketing Department
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, analyze situations and suggest appropriate solutions.
• Ability to adapt to different tones and voices for different audiences
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Understanding of the legal industry and trade press media landscape
• Strong MS Office skills

Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender identity and expression, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $80,000-125,000.

As part of full-time employment associated with this position, Polsinelli PC offers the following benefits : Paid time off, sick time off, a referral program, medical insurance and benefits, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, ID Theft insurance, long-term disability benefits, short-term disability benefits, Parking / Transit reimbursement (varies depending on location), 401(k) benefits, and employee assistance benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)