Specialist, Recognitions

Paul Hastings is a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the world's top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies. With a strong presence throughout Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the U.S., we have the global reach and extensive capabilities to provide personalized service wherever our clients' needs take us. As one of the world's leading law firms, we seek dynamic individuals who share our commitment to service, innovation, and professional growth.

We have an opening for a Specialist, Recognitions.

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

The Specialist, Recognitions is an important member of the firm's Awards & Recognitions team and plays an important role in achieving the broader mission of the firm's Business Development Department.

In this capacity, the Specialist, Recognitions will:

• Support the firm's global recognitions content strategy and implementation to contribute to the firm's overall growth strategy;
• Participate in high-level content strategy meetings with the Recognitions Senior 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;
• Maintain global recognitions tracker and work with the Senior Manager to evaluate new publications and opportunities, including monitoring new opportunities in the market through competitive intelligence research;
• Collaborate with and form relationships with submissions editors and researchers;
• Help set best practices for creating submissions-ready descriptions for Business Development colleagues;
• Write communications and share with BDEV team members about all directory and award programs, ensuring the teams have all the pertinent information and best practices for each publication, and are given ample time to create compelling submissions;
• Draft and review directory submissions and practice and individual award nominations as necessary;
• Draft and review content about shortlists and wins for PH.com and Social Media; and
• Track and benchmark the firm's recognitions activities against strategic competitors.

Proficiencies:

• An in-depth knowledge of the inner workings of Chambers Legal 500 and IFLR1000 and the factors which impact rankings within and across categories;
• Experience writing similar award nominations preferred; Excellent verbal and written 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).

Employees will be provided with an excellent career opportunity in a collaborative environment, in addition to a generous total compensation package with the opportunity to earn bonuses based on individual contribution and firm profitability.

The salary wage range that we expect to pay for this position is a minimum of $88,000 and a maximum of $112,300 annually. The actual pay wage may vary based on experience or other relevant factors.

Eligible employees can participate in the Firm's comprehensive benefits program, which include the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Concierge and Advocacy
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Voluntary 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing
• 10 Paid Holidays per year and a generous PTO Program
• Family Support including Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Breast Milk Shipping, Back-up Child Care, Elder Care, and Tutoring
• Wellbeing programs (Employee Assistance Program, Relationship Support, Mental Health and Well-Being Events)
• Retirement Plan Consulting
• Anniversary Bonus Program
• Professional Development Programs
• Transportation and Commuter Benefits
• International Travel Insurance
• Auto/Home/Pet Insurance
• Prepaid Legal Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• And More!

The Firm has a range of diversity initiatives including our Paul Hastings Affinity Networks (PHANs), Women's Initiative, and PH Balanced. These initiatives provide a firmwide forum to share experiences, as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm more inclusive. Learn more about our Global Diversity, Inclusion and Wellness Initiatives here.

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