Recognitions Specialist

Job Description:

Responsible for assisting with submission and content strategy for the Chambers, Legal 500 and IFLR1000 directors and awards programs generally. They work closely with the Senior Manager, Recognitions, BDEV team members and partners and other attorneys across the firm help promote the content submission strategy that helps the firm's practices build brand through elevating the individual, practice, and firm rankings and results.

* Assist with elevating the firm's recognitions content strategy and implementation to contribute to the firm's overall growth strategy;

* Participate in high-level content strategy meetings with Recognitions Manager and other BDEV team members and attorneys across the firm in preparation for directory and award campaigns;

* Help cultivate a culture of information sharing working in close collaboration with colleagues across Business Development;

* Form relationships with submissions editors and researchers;

* Help set best practices for creating submissions-ready descriptions for Business Development colleagues;

* Prepare and oversee the preparation of materials for recognitions-related interviews;

* Serve as an editor/writer for submissions as necessary, ensuring all involved have a clear understanding of deadlines, and are given ample time to create compelling submissions; and

* Track and benchmark the firm's recognitions activities against strategic competitors.

Job Requirements:

Proficiencies:

* An in-depth knowledge of the inner workings of Chambers and Legal 500 and the factors which impact rankings within and across categories;

* Excellent verbal and communication skills, including attention to detail and proofreading;

* Good judgement, critical thinking, and creative problem solving;

* A high level of customer service orientation;

* Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects and deadlines;

* Advanced proficiency in English language, punctuation, spelling, grammar and writing skills;

* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;

* Advanced proficiency in internet research and resources (Lexis Nexis, MediaMap);

* Advanced proficiency in project management;

* Advanced knowledge of the relevant surveys, rankings, directories; and

* Fundamental knowledge of legal concepts.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree (required);

* At least 4 years of writing experience (preferred);

* At least 4 years of editing experience (preferred); and

* At least 3 years of experience with Chambers and/or Legal 500 submissions (preferred).