Public Relations Manager – Litigation & Trial

Latham & Watkins LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare and life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Well-being programs

Professional development programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Latham & Watkins LLP is seeking a Public Relations Manager for their Washington D.C. office. This role is critical in enhancing the firm’s reputation through strategic PR and media programs. Responsibilities include managing press outreach, handling strategic writing projects, and collaborating on public relations campaigns. Candidates need a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 10 years of relevant experience, with leadership skills and familiarity with litigation preferred. A flexible work schedule is available.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of cumulative experience in public relations and marketing.
• 5+ years in a relevant role at a PR agency or in-house.
• Prior experience in litigation and a deep understanding of the legal industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage proactive press outreach and build media relationships.
• Handle strategic writing projects and develop messaging.
• Coordinate public relations campaigns and work with event programs.

Skills

Public relations

Leadership

Strategic writing

Digital marketing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public relations, marketing, or related field

Job description

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. The position 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 receive an outstanding career opportunity and a generous total compensation package, including 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 401(k) 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.

Pay Range

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.