Legal Rankings & Awards Specialist

Posted December 13, 2024
Compensation $75,000 annually
LocationWashington D.C.
Job Type Direct Hire
Industry Legal
Work ModelHybrid

Job Description

The Ford Agency is actively recruiting for a Legal Rankings & Awards Specialist role to join the marketing team at a top DC law firm. The Specialist will write and edit a wide array of marketing materials to best position the firm, attorneys, and practice groups in industry publications and the news. This is a great opportunity for a candidate with marketing experience who is looking to continue to grow in a law firm setting.
 
Responsibilities Include:
  • Draft award nominations, editorial submissions, and news releases
  • Collaborate with marketing team on legal directory submissions
  • Write, review and edit content for award nominations
  • Keep track of deadlines, nomination results, and update the team
  • Research new opportunities for legal directory and legal awards
  • Coordinate with a variety of legal publications specifically with awards and nominations
  • Assist with other media relations and communications projects
 
Qualifications Include:
  • Bachelor's Degree in marketing, communications, or related field
  • 3+ years of marketing or public relations experience
  • Law firm experience strongly preferred
  • Ability to communicate with attorneys, media, and other professionals
  • Strong writing and editing skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
 
Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.
 
The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.