Corporate Awards & Recognitions Coordinator

The Corporate Awards & Recognitions Coordinator contributes to the preparation of Corporate Department award nominations and submissions to legal ranking publications. The Coordinator also assists with other business development and marketing initiatives for the Firm as needed.

• Works with the Submissions team to prepare submissions to surveys, directories and legal ranking publications;
• Identifies and abides by submissions deadlines, key project milestones and work plans, and maintains tracking calendars;
• Coordinates submissions interviews and prepares interview materials;
• Reviews and updates biographies, practice overviews, firm profiles, and other content in directories and on the Firm’s website, maintaining consistent Firm voice throughout all deliverables;
• Identifies and coordinates associated profile-raising activities arising out of awards and recognitions, including web items and other business development content;
• Maintains submissions-related and rankings databases;
• Analyzes and prepares comparative rankings reports summarizing results for partners and senior management;
• Researches submissions-related opportunities, publications and organizations;
• Liaises with directory editorial staff and researchers to understand methodology and submission guidelines, and other information specific to the opportunity;
• Monitors business news and legal industry trends to stay abreast of current events and hot topics;
• Assists with developing and implementing an effective and efficient submissions process, annual submissions goals and submissions strategy, ensuring alignment with Firm priorities;
• Maintains and updates corporate practice text, deal descriptions and partner biographies for use in business development materials, brochures and the Firm’s external website;
• Maintains and updates practice information in business development and experience management databases; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in English, History, Philosophy, Political Science or Economics;
• 1-3 years of prior office experience (preferably in the legal/professional services sector) or journalism experience;
• Submissions experience with Chambers, Legal 500, Law360 and FT, including with updating and renewing Firm profiles preferred, but not required;
• Excellent writing and editing skills; effective communication and presentation skills;
• Strong analytical and research skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe;
• Understanding of business and legal vocabulary, including terminology and deal types associated with mergers and acquisitions, commercial banking and capital markets;
• Must be articulate and have a professional demeanor;
• Must be extremely detail-oriented;
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments and use initiative and judgment to accomplish results;
• Ability to work under pressure and complete assignments in an accurate and timely manner;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise high standard of judgment and discretion;
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment; and
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
  
  

This position is located in our New York office, and currently has a hybrid work schedule, but that is subject to change. The hours for this position are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, Monday through Friday. The estimated salary range for this position is $62,000 to $70,000 plus overtime. The actual salary offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and where applicable, licensure or certification obtained. Market and Firm factors are also considered. In addition to base salary and discretionary bonus(es), we offer a generous employee benefits package including, but not limited to, paid time off, medical, dental, vision care, 401(k) and substantial health club discounts.