Directories Specialist

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 New York, the Directories Specialist will support the firm’s participation in industry directories and surveys with the goal of increasing external recognition for the firm and its lawyers.  The Directories Specialist will work with the team on the firm’s participation in Chambers, Legal 500, Euromoney publications, including Benchmark Litigation and IFLR, among others, as well submissions and surveys for various legal and industry publications.

This role reports to the Associate Director of Directories.

Responsibilities include:

• Drafting directory submissions for the firm, practices, and individuals.
• Organizing a calendar system to track and manage deadlines.
• Assisting with creating individual and firm profiles for directories.
• Tracking results and drafting or posting results write-ups to the firm website or intranet.
• Handling administrative support tasks, such as managing invoices, booking awards tables, and processing reprints.
• Assisting with scheduling directory interviews.
• Proofreading submissions quickly and accurately.
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
• Possesses outstanding professional interpersonal skills with the ability to interact comfortably with executives.
• Exhibits strong written communication and editing capabilities.
• Displays robust project management and time management skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating the ability to work independently as a self-starter and collaboratively within a team.
• Shows excellent client service skills and maintains a positive, high-energy attitude.
• Exhibits a strong willingness to learn and adapt.

Experience

• University degree, preferably in Communications, English, or Journalism
• 1-3 years of experience in directories-related legal marketing or communications is required.
• Prior experience in a law firm or other professional service firm is preferred.
• Chambers-related experience is a plus.

 

 

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 $100-120k. 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.

Location:

New York

EEO Statement

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all partners, employees and applicants and, in accordance with the applicable federal and state laws, does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, religion, matriculation or political affiliation, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, age, marital status or partnership status, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, personal appearance, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, arrest or conviction record, or on any other basis prohibited by law.