Communications Coordinator

DLA Piper; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking a Communications Coordinator to lead the firm’s public relations efforts, crafting engaging press releases and media materials while ensuring alignment with branding. The role emphasizes strong writing, media relations, and proactive PR management across multiple audiences.

You will build relationships with journalists, monitor coverage, and provide day-to-day support, including scheduling media calls and proofreading materials, in a hybrid work environment across U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
• 3 years' experience in marketing, communications or public relations or similar field.
• Experience in media relations and understanding of professional services or legal landscape.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with attention to detail.
• Strong writing, editing, and messaging aligned to branding.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit press releases and materials to promote the firm's messaging.
• Develop and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets.
• Monitor media coverage and compile reports with metrics.
• Provide day-to-day PR support, scheduling media calls, research, and proofreading.
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Editing skills

Media relations

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative with attorneys

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Journalism/English/Public Relations/Marketing

Job description

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

Summary

As a Communications Coordinator, you will play an important role in promoting the firm’s brand through effective public relations strategies, including the drafting of engaging press releases and media materials. This position requires excellent writing and editing skills, strong media relations capabilities, and a proactive approach to managing PR initiatives. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for public relations and a desire to contribute to a leading law firm, we want to hear from you.

Location

This position can sit in any of our U.S. office locations and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Press releases: Write and edit thoughtfully executed press releases that promote firm accomplishments. Help ensure all press materials are clear, engaging, and aligned with the firm’s messaging and branding
• Media relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists and support ongoing efforts aligned to the firm’s strategic objectives
• Media monitoring and reporting: Track firm media coverage, compile monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, and analyze media metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of campaigns and strategies
• Ongoing support: Provide day-to-day support including, but not limited to, scheduling media calls, ad hoc research, and proofreading press materials
• Other duties or projects as assigned

Desired Skills

• Background in professional services preferred
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to create engaging content for a wide variety of audiences
• Experience in media relations and an understanding of the professional services and/or legal landscape
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and business professionals

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field

Minimum Years Of Experience

• 3 years' experience in marketing, communications, public relations or similar field

Essential Job Expectations

All DLA Piper employees are expected to demonstrate excellence in how we serve our clients and develop our people, upholding our firm values as part of our culture. Specific expectations include:

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and external audiences.
• Produce high-quality work and respond to correspondence in an efficient, timely, and professional manner.
• Meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and commit to meeting high standards.
• Comply with firm policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidences as required in a law firm environment.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: This is primarily sedentary work, requiring occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects. The role involves sitting for extended periods, with occasional walking and standing, and occasional travel, both domestic and international.

Work Environment

The selected candidate will have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement combining remote and in-office work. The specific arrangement will be determined at the time of hiring and may be modified at the firm's discretion.

Compensation & Benefits

The firm's expected hiring range for this position is $30.99 - $48.58 per hour, depending on the candidate's geographic location, experience, skills, educational background, and overall qualifications.

DLA Piper offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, and additional benefits.

Disclaimer

This job description provides a concise overview of the role and is not intended to describe all work elements that may be performed. It should not serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions. Job duties, requirements, and expectations may be modified at the firm's discretion at any time. This job description does not alter the at-will nature of employment.

We are committed to excellence in how we serve our clients and develop our people.

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.