Public Relations Manager – Litigation & Trial

Careers; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare and life insurance

Generous 401k plan

23 days PTO in the first year

Professional development programs

Well-being programs

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Public Relations Manager in New York. You will manage proactive and reactive media outreach, handle strategic writing projects, and contribute to the firm’s communication strategies. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience, including 5 years in public relations, and a strong understanding of the legal industry. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of cumulative experience in public relations and marketing.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience at a PR agency or in-house.
• Understanding of litigation and familiarity with the legal industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage proactive press outreach and media relationships.
• Handle a variety of strategic writing projects.
• Leverage thought leadership for marketing campaigns.
• Coordinate with Brand & Communications for event programs.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Skills

Knowledge of public relations principles

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing, communications, or related field

Job description

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.

About the Role

The Public Relations Manager – Litigation & Trial is an integral part of Latham’s Brand & Communications team. This role will be responsible for serving as a strategic and trusted advisor, talented media relations professional, and engaged mentor, as well as developing and executing PR, media, and communications programs designed to enhance the reputation and build the profile of the practice and partners. This role will be located in either our Washington DC or New York office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Managing proactive press outreach and reactive media, addressing issues that may arise, building relationships with key media, and connecting reporters to partners of the firm who serve as media sources
• Handling a variety of strategic writing projects, writing, editing, and coordinating a wide range of copy, and serving as a central resource to develop messaging, draft press releases, prepare case notes, develop award entries, write/edit website content, and coordinate survey submissions
• Placing byline articles, and as appropriate, creating opportunities to leverage thought leadership (e.g., Client Alerts, market reports, podcasts, video, etc.) for press commentary and marketing campaigns, including promoting across the firm’s digital and social channels
• Contributing to leveraging the firm’s social media programs to support promoting the expertise and work of the practice
• Coordinating and liaising with Brand & Communications and BD colleagues to support the firm’s event program as well as capitalizing on sponsorships, including developing and implementing public relations campaigns
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Exhibit knowledge of core public relations and marketing principles including digital marketing, communications, branding, market research, and competitive intelligence
• Possess excellent leadership skills (i.e., organizing, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making) necessary for effective management
• Demonstrate well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm

And have:

• A bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing, communications, business administration, or a related field
• A minimum of ten (10) years of cumulative experience, including a minimum of five (5) years of relevant public relations and marketing experience at a PR agency or in-house
• Prior work experience and a deep understanding of litigation and familiarity with the legal industry, preferably

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

Pay Range

USD $130,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr.