Communications Coordinator

DLA Piper; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 42,705 - 66,124; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking a Communications Coordinator to promote the firm’s brand through press releases and media materials. This role requires top-notch writing/editing, strong media relations, and proactive PR initiative management. A strategic thinker with an interest in a leading law firm will thrive.

The position is hybrid and located in the United States, with collaboration across offices and teams to support client communications and firm initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
• Excellent writing and editing skills for press releases and materials.
• Experience in media relations and understanding of legal/professional services landscape.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; manage multiple projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; collaborate with attorneys and business professionals.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit press releases and materials to promote the firm’s achievements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists and support media strategy.
• Monitor media coverage, compile reports, and analyze metrics to measure campaigns.
• Provide day-to-day support: schedule media calls, conduct ad hoc research, proofread materials.
• Take on other duties or projects as assigned.

Skills

Exceptional writing and editing

Media relations

Organization & detail

Interpersonal skills

Professional services background

Education

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

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.
• 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

• 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 participating in 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.

Work Environment

The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in‑office work, the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firm’s discretion in the future.

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.

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 [e-mail].

Administrative Information

Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. Agency applications will not be considered. No immigration sponsorship is available for this position. The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $30.99 - $48.58 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). Applicants who are not based in the jurisdiction in which this position is posted and who apply for this role are doing so voluntarily and are not eligible for relocation assistance. Any relocation benefits, if any, are provided only where a relocation is required at the firm’s direction and in accordance with applicable policy and law.

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.