Public Relations Specialist Job at Ogletree Deakins’ Black Attorney Resource Gro

Position Summary

Our Client Services department has the opportunity for an experienced Public Relations Specialist to join the firm. The Public Relations Specialist at Ogletree Deakins will serve a critical role on the firm’s Communications team. The person in this role is responsible for creating and executing public relations strategies to promote the firm and its people. They will handle media relations, developing and maintaining strong relationships with reporters and crafting proactive pitches. As a member of the Communications team, the Public Relations Specialist will ensure that messaging is consistent across all channels and that there is a multi-faceted approach to promoting the brand. The successful candidate must reside proximate to Atlanta, GA or New Orleans, LA and this position may be remote or hybrid.

Essential Functions

1. Develop and implement effective public relations strategies to enhance the firm’s reputation.
2. Handle media requests quickly, efficiently, and with minimal supervision, and prepare attorneys for interviews.
3. Build and maintain relationships with media contacts.
4. Proactively research and develop media pitches for industry media, national media, and local media in markets where the firm has offices.
5. Prepare press releases that are accurate and detailed with minimal supervision.
6. Collaborate with various practice groups and firm departments to promote the firm’s people and initiatives.
7. Provide reporting and analytics on performance of various PR strategies.
8. Assist in leading various research requests both from attorneys and within the Client Services department.
9. Support the firm’s accolade program.
10. Help with posting to the firm’s social media accounts (LinkedIn, Instagram, and X) as needed.
11. Moderate travel. Assist at firm events when needed.

Requirements

1. Requires a college degree, preferably in public relations, journalism, and/or communications.
2. Candidates must be professional and excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
3. 4+ years of previous PR experience is required.
4. InDesign and/or Photoshop and Canva experience a plus.
5. Knowledge and use of media monitoring tools and programs is a plus.
6. Proficient in all Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
7. Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
8. Strong media relations skills and a network of media contacts.
9. Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
10. Proactive.
11. Detail-oriented.
12. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Benefits

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Teladoc (24/7 access to a doctor by phone or online video), Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.

Firm Overview

Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Premier client service, as outlined in the firm’s Client Pledge, is one of the firm’s top priorities and a cornerstone of its core values. Best Law Firms has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for 13 consecutive years. In the 2024 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Employment Law - Management category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 950 attorneys located in 56 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S.

We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments and strongly encourage the interest of diverse candidates in the firm.

Equal Opportunity Employer.