Manager - Directories (Awards and Rankings)
About The Position
DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together. Summary The Manager – Directories (Awards and Rankings) under the direction of the Senior Manager Marketing Operations, will work closely with firm practice leaders and lawyers, C-suite, and other marketing team members to support all aspects of the firm's rankings in key legal directories, Chambers and Legal 500. This position serves as the main point of contact for directory submissions, coordinating the process from start to finish. This position requires an agile self-starter with accomplished critical thinking skills and can demonstrate excellent attention to detail. To be successful in this role, this position can prioritize and complete simultaneous projects with little to no supervision in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Excellent writing, editing and project management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
- Confident and comfortable with communicating with practice and firm leaders.
- Prioritize and complete simultaneous projects with little to no supervision in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- 4 years of law firm marketing experience or Chambers and Legal 500 directories.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with LexTrack is a plus.
- PMP certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the firm’s comprehensive submission strategy for Chambers and Legal 500 legal directories to elevate the firm’s visibility for multiple practices and sectors.
- Create and manage a legal directory calendar that sets timelines and deadlines.
- Improve and communicate legal directory best practices, including developing annual training and workshops.
- Analyze results of each publication and identify areas for improvement.
- Keep attorneys and leadership informed of submission status and results.
- Ensure individual lawyers and firm directory online profiles are up to date.
- Serve as a main point of contact that provides strategic advice to lawyers and marketing professionals to improve submissions.
- QA final submissions before uploading to Chambers and Legal 500.
- Build relationships with directory editors and researchers to identify where the firm can increase ranking opportunities and to better understand their methodology.
- Respond promptly to directory questionnaires, interview requests, and other inquiries.
Benefits
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
