Communications Assistant

Cooley is seeking a Communications Assistant to join the Communications team.

About Cooley: Cooley is a global law firm with an expansive practice and more than 3000 employees and partners worldwide. We value and celebrate diverse perspectives and strive to create a workplace where every individual can thrive. At the core of Cooleys success is the exceptional talent and unwavering spirit of our people. We embrace individuality while fostering a one-firm culture where collaboration and creativity thrive. Our people are the foundation of our success and the driving force behind everything we do.

Hybrid Schedule Philosophy: As part of the Cooley culture we recognize and appreciate the value of being together in person to build comradery with others in the office and to be a contributing member of the Cooley office. However we also appreciate the benefits and flexibility that come from remote working. As such the default assumption for employees and partners is a hybrid schedule: some in-office presence and some work from home days absent certain essential in-office roles that require five (5) days/week in-office.

Position summary: Working closely with members of the external communications team the Communications Assistant will provide day-to-day support for Cooleys media relations external communications and reputation-building efforts. The Communications Assistant will help the team identify and promote news involving Cooley its clients and lawyers; support relationships with influential media; maintain the tools and resources that underpin an effective communications function; and assist with a range of written content and communications initiatives. Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Position responsibilities:

Media relations and external communications

Support the external communications team in executing proactive media relations and reputation-building initiatives across the firm

Monitor news and media coverage involving Cooley its lawyers clients competitors and priority industries and issues

Prepare and distribute regular media coverage reports and other communications updates

Maintain and update media lists journalist information and other media relations resources

Conduct research on reporters publications industry trends news developments and potential communications opportunities

Assist with media outreach including the preparation and distribution of press releases deal announcements media pitches and other communications materials

Support the coordination of media interviews and other reporter interactions including scheduling and preparation of background materials

Help identify timely opportunities to highlight Cooleys client work lawyers practices and perspectives

Support the drafting editing proofreading and posting of external communications content

Assist with maintaining communications calendars trackers and reporting tools including media activity and upcoming announcements

Support external communications campaigns and special projects involving earned media social media thought leadership and other content as needed

Team and operational support

Provide administrative and organizational support to the external communications team including scheduling meetings and maintaining team materials and resources

Help ensure communications processes trackers media contacts and other team resources remain accurate and up to date

Coordinate effectively with colleagues across Communications Marketing & Business Development and other firm functions

Manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

Take initiative in identifying ways to improve team organization processes and information sharing

All other duties as assigned or required

Skills and experience:

Required:

After orientation at Cooley LLP exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite iManage and other firm applications

Available to work overtime as required

Preferred:

Bachelors degree preferably in Communications Public Relations Journalism English Marketing or a related field

Previous internship or professional experience in public relations communications journalism marketing professional services or a related field

Familiarity with media monitoring media databases or other public relations tools

Competencies:

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to organize prioritize and coordinate multiple activities

Strong judgment

Team-player with collaborative spirit while also taking ownership of individual assignments

Unwavering ability to maintain confidentiality regarding firm information projects client data

High level of professionalism

Self-starter who is able to work in a demanding project-based environment

Ability to multi-task problem solve work well under pressure and coordinate sophisticated marketing programs with good results

Ability to consistently meet deadlines

Passion and curiosity for current events and media including business tech and legal sectors and media verticals

Assertive but flexible as to style; must be able to handle tense situations and interact with various personalities and communication styles at all levels in the organization

Strong analytic and research and information-gathering skills

High energy and genuine enthusiasm for law firm marketing and communications activities and goals while maintaining a healthy competitive spirit

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Ability to take comprehensive and accurate notes

Reliable and punctual

Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines

Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly

Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. EOE.

The expected hourly pay range for this position with a work schedule of 40 hours per week is $25.50 - $34.00 ($53040.00 - $70720.00 annually). Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical health savings account (with applicable medical plan) dental vision health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts pre-tax commuter benefits life insurance AD&D long-term care coverage backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support addition to elective benefit options benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance AD&D LTD short term medical benefits as well as 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.