Litigation Awards & Recognitions Coordinator

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP•New York, NY

15d•$62,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Litigation Awards & Recognitions Coordinator will contribute to the preparation of compelling litigation content for legal awards and ranking publications and other Firm marketing purposes. This writing-intensive position requires the Litigation Awards & Recognitions Coordinator to draft, organize and refine original content drawn from legal documents, news sources, attorney feedback and other key materials. This position will also maintain an organized repository of submissions, ensuring accuracy and consistency across materials.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Marketing, Business, English or Communications
2+ years of prior office experience, preferably in a law firm or other professional service firm; legal marketing experience preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent archiving and organizational skills
Excellent reading comprehension and research skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple projects to meet deadlines
Extremely strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Ability to take initiative to drive assignments involving a large volume of information
Sound reasoning and judgment to work effectively without prior precedent and to maintain confidentiality and discretion
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Knowledge of litigation practice areas such as securities, antitrust, general commercial and intellectual property
Knowledge of InterAction, Foundation and iManage preferred; and experience with research databases (e.g., CourtAlert, Bloomberg Law)
Availability to work overtime, as needed

Responsibilities

Works with the Manager of Litigation Awards & Recognitions in a highly collaborative environment to prepare submissions for various recognition opportunities, including industry and legal ranking publications, surveys and directories
Drafts bespoke essays effectively summarizing Firm and partner accomplishments
Drafts partner biographies, practice overviews, matter descriptions and other content for marketing purposes
Monitors developments in litigation matters and updates existing submissions content as needed
Communicates directly with partners regarding submissions review and approval
Coordinates partner interviews in connection with awards and recognitions and prepares background materials
Coordinates Firm attendance at submissions-related events
Prepares comparative rankings analysis reports
Analyzes ranking results and drafts summary memoranda for senior management
Identifies submissions deadlines and key project milestones
Updates and maintains litigation submission tracking calendars, project timelines and work plans
Maintains internal submissions-related electronic databases
Maintains archives of submissions-related documents and information
Conducts research on submissions opportunities and other content-related matters
Assists with the implementation of an efficient and effective submissions process
Develops annual submissions goals and strategies
Performs other duties as assigned