Wisnik Career Enterprises

For the Atlanta, Chicago, DC, Dallas, Houston, LA, Miami, NY, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh or Princeton Office of a Global Law Firm

Responsibilities include:

Lead and execute U.S. and global PR/media relations strategies for the firm’s Litigation and Trial practices, including press releases, media outreach, award submissions, and campaigns;
Advise practice group leadership on messaging, communications strategy, and media outreach for high-profile matters and initiatives;
Collaborate with litigation partners, practice chairs, and business development teams to identify and promote newsworthy matters and media opportunities in key global markets;
Cultivate and manage strong relationships with top-tier legal, business, and industry journalists; oversee external PR agencies to ensure consistent, high-impact media results;
Drive brand and reputation growth by securing strategic media placements aligned with firm-wide business development goals;
Partner with the Social Media Manager and internal teams to amplify media visibility and implement streamlined PR processes that ensure consistency and measurable results.

Qualifications include:

10+ years experience in public relations/media relations, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment; Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in journalism or a related field;
Demonstrated expertise in litigation communications, media strategy, and thought leadership campaigns;
Strong ability to operate effectively in a high-pressure, client-service environment and adapt to changing priorities;
Superior project management, writing, and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively;
Proficiency with social media platforms and PR-related technologies.