Communications Coordinator

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Title :

Communications Coordinator

Location :

Los Angeles

Job Summary

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

Based in Los Angeles, the Communications Coordinator provides responsive, effective administrative support to implement the firm’s public relations initiatives that raise the firm’s profile and position our lawyers as leaders.

This role reports to the Chief Communications Officer.

 

Responsibilities include:

  • Handle administrative functions, such as calendaring, ordering reprints, managing invoices and maintaining files
  • Organize and maintain editorial calendars and track deadlines
  • Monitor daily media coverage and compose daily media round-up emails
  • Develop and maintain efficient systems for organizing communications materials so they are easily accessible
  • Draft, edit and update communications materials, which may include press releases, deal notes, award submissions, and survey responses, among others
  • Create media lists for communications initiatives
  • Draft and post communications materials for the intranet and website
  • Stay current with industry trends and best practices
  • Promote effective work practices and provide excellent client service to fellow team members and other constituencies

Qualifications

  • Attention to detail and organized
  • Exceptional professional interpersonal skills; ability to communicate and work with team and other constituencies respectfully and professionally
  • Strong written communication and proofreading skills
  • Strong project management and time management skills
  • Ability to work under pressure in a quick paced environment
  • Excellent client service skills and a positive, high-energy attitude
  • Ability to work overtime as necessary

Experience

  • University degree, preferably in Communications, English, or Journalism
  • 1-2 years of experience in public relations preferred
  • Prior experience in a law firm, other professional service firm preferred

 

Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.

 

Compensation & Benefits:

The annual compensation range for this position is $45-65k. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.

Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

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