Litigation External Communications Director – Seattle

Ladders; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental benefits

HSA & FSA

Life insurance & LTC

PTO 25 days + 10 holidays

Parental leave & fertility benefits

Training & development

Job summary

Ladders is seeking an Associate Director of External Communications (Litigation) in Seattle to lead the external narrative for the litigation practice and elevate its market profile.

The role focuses on media relations, executive visibility, and reputation management, partnering with attorneys and business leaders to craft compelling narratives and promote awards and recognition. It also covers crisis communications and proactive external campaigns.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of communications experience, including public relations and management roles.
• 4+ years in a leadership position, ideally at a senior level.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of media relations and financial markets.
• Proficiency in crisis management communications and digital marketing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a communications team focused on media relations.
• Develop strategic communications that support business priorities and highlight the practice’s strengths.
• Oversee the awards and recognitions program for the litigation practice.
• Write and edit press releases, media pitches, and other external communications.
• Shape impactful narratives around the practice and its clients.
• Initiate proactive external communications campaigns to enhance visibility.

Skills

Media relations

Crisis communications

Public relations

Digital marketing

Strategic storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Ladders is seeking an Associate Director of External Communications (Litigation) in Seattle to lead the external narrative for the litigation practice and elevate its market profile.

The role focuses on media relations, executive visibility, and reputation management, partnering with attorneys and business leaders to craft compelling narratives and promote awards and recognition. It also covers crisis communications and proactive external campaigns.