Public Relations Manager – Litigation & Trial

Latham & Watkins LLP • Los Angeles, CA

8d • $130,000 - $160,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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, New York, Chicago or Downtown Los Angeles office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience and a deep understanding of litigation and familiarity with the legal industry, preferably

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees