Specialist, Editorial

Paul Hastings•New York, NY

3d•$92,000 - $117,000

About The Position

The Specialist, Editorial assists in executing Paul Hastings’ content management strategy. Working with the Editorial Director, the Specialist ensures marketing and communications meet the firm’s standards and conform to its style. The role edits and creates content for internal and external marketing platforms, including thought leadership and posts for the firm website, and supports the Recognition and Social Media teams.

Requirements

Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
Advanced proficiency in punctuation, spelling, grammar, and writing.
Significant experience editing for AP style.
Significant experience independently managing projects.
Ability to multitask and handle multiple projects and deadlines.
Fundamental knowledge of legal and legal marketing concepts.
Excellent stakeholder management skills.
Good judgment, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Undergraduate degree required.
At least 5 years of marketing, communications, or business development experience.
At least 5 years of experience in a professional services or legal environment.

Nice To Haves

An undergraduate degree with an emphasis in media, communications, journalism, and/or marketing.

Responsibilities

Review internal and external content, such as client alerts and event invitations, for AP and firm marketing style.
Help maintain and implement editorial standards for practice area descriptions, attorney biographies, thought leadership, and social media.
Develop content for the website and social media.
Work with business development staff and other administrative departments to ensure content meets the needs of internal and external clients.
Use effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to facilitate work relationships.
Manage firm resources responsibly.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, long-term care, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account.
Healthcare concierge and advocacy.
Lifestyle Spending Account.
Voluntary 401(k) plan and profit sharing.
10 paid holidays per year and a generous PTO program.
Family support, including paid parental leave, fertility benefits, breast milk shipping, back-up child care, elder care, and tutoring.
Wellbeing programs, including Employee Assistance Program, relationship support, mental health, menopause and midlife health, and well-being events.
Retirement plan consulting.
Anniversary Bonus Program.
Professional development programs.
Transportation and commuter benefits.
International travel insurance.
Critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
Auto, home, and pet insurance.
Prepaid legal insurance.
Employee discounts.
Opportunity to earn bonuses based on individual contribution and firm profitability.