Join a prestigious law firm, recognized for excellence in legal services and commitment to client satisfaction. Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Assistant Manager of Communications to support our firm’s communications strategy, ensuring effective and consistent messaging across all platforms.
Job Summary: As the Assistant Manager of Communications, you will play a key role in developing and executing internal and external communication strategies. This role requires a creative and strategic thinker with excellent writing skills and a deep understanding of the legal industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Content Development: Draft, edit, and oversee the production of high-quality content, including press releases, newsletters, blog posts, social media updates, and client communications.
- Media Relations: Assist in managing relationships with media outlets, including drafting press releases, coordinating interviews, and monitoring media coverage to enhance the firm's public image.
- Internal Communications: Develop and implement communication plans to engage and inform employees about firm news, policies, and events.
- Brand Management: Ensure all communications are consistent with the firm’s brand guidelines and values. Help in developing and maintaining brand standards across all platforms.
- Social Media Management: Oversee the firm’s social media presence, creating and curating content that engages the audience and promotes the firm’s achievements and thought leadership.
- Event Coordination: Assist in planning and promoting firm events, webinars, and seminars, ensuring that they align with the firm's strategic goals.
- Crisis Communication: Support the development of crisis communication plans and manage responses to sensitive situations in a manner that protects and enhances the firm’s reputation.
- Analytics & Reporting: Monitor and analyze communication campaigns and provide regular reports on their effectiveness. Use data to refine and improve future communication strategies.
- Collaboration: Work closely with attorneys, practice groups, and the business development team to identify communication opportunities and develop content that supports business goals.
Qualifications:
- *Must reside in California*
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in a communications role within a law firm environment.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Proficiency in social media platforms and content management systems.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments.
- Knowledge of legal industry trends and issues is a plus.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Please send your resume to katherine@matfar.com.
Matura Farrington is an EEOC employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all other local, state and federal laws.