Communications Assistant
Company: Cooley LLP
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 15, 2025
Job Description:
Communications AssistantCooley is seeking a Communications
Assistant to join the Marketing and Business Development
team.Position summary: Under the supervision of the Director of
Communications, the Communications Assistant will work closely with
marketing and communications team members and attorneys to support
Cooley's full spectrum of communications content, media and other
related marketing, branding and reputational activities. The
overarching goal is to drive Cooley's distinctive, elite brand and
culture through its media, social media, external communications
and creative marketing content, both written and visual. Work is
defined by the goals, objectives and policies of the marketing
department. Cooley's fast-paced environment works to support the
most forward-looking companies in the world; knowledge of and
enthusiasm for this space is particularly welcomed. Specific duties
include, but are not limited to, the following:Position
responsibilities: Communications:
- Assist with admin, organizing, drafting and editing
- Web content, including posting and management
- Press releases and other communications
- Nominations for industry accolades and surveys
- Manage and maintain various communications calendars
- PR Activity Tracking
- Press list maintenance
- Contribute to PR planning and program initiatives
- Social media
- Assist in posting content
- Help with analytics and administration of social media use
- Manage and maintain team meetings and scheduleOperational
focus:
- Work cooperatively with all to advance both marketing and
general departmental and firmwide goals and projects
- Combine great team-working skills with individual initiative
and creative contributions
- All other duties as assigned or requiredSkills and
experience:Required:
- After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the
Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
- After training, exhibit proficiency in Social Media platforms
and SalesforcePreferred:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, English, Marketing,
Communications or a related field
- Experience in a law firm or professional services environment,
with a working knowledge of professional services industries
- Some experience in a marketing or PR/Communications
fieldCompetencies:
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Self-starter who is able to work in a demanding, project-based
environment
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment
- Ability to multi-task, problem solve, work well under pressure
and coordinate sophisticated marketing programs with good
results
- Ability to consistently meet deadlines
- Passion for business, tech and legal sectors and media
verticals
- Assertive, but flexible as to style; must be able to handle
stressful situations and interact with various personalities and
communication styles at all levels in the organization
- Strong analytic and research skills
- Strong ability to function well as a team member
- Exhibit high energy and genuine enthusiasm for law firm
marketing and communications activities and goals while maintaining
a healthy, competitive spirit
- Comprehensive, accurate note taking
- Ability to develop professional relationships with department
members, attorneys and firm staff
- Reliable and punctualCooley offers a competitive compensation
and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and
equitable employment practices. EOE.The expected hourly pay range
for this position with a work schedule of 40 hours per week is
$25.00 - $33.00 ($52,000.00 - $68,640.00 annually). Please note
that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location,
applicable experience and skillset of the candidate. We offer a
full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings
account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health
and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter
benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup
care for children and/or adults and other parental support
benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited
employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short
term medical benefits as well as 20 days of Paid Time Off ("PTO")
and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave
and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed
benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and
resources.
Keywords: Cooley LLP, Washington DC , Communications Assistant, Other , Washington, DC
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