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Sullivan & Cromwell LLP · 4 days ago

Assistant - Communications

New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$60K/yr - $65K/yr

1+ years exp

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP is a leading law firm seeking a Communications Assistant to contribute to their Communications team. The role involves assisting with writing needs and marketing projects to enhance the firm's global visibility and maintain its industry-leading status.

Law Practice

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Draft promotional language including summaries of client wins, events, firm news and press mentions for website, social media, brochures, newsletters and internal channels

Ensure that materials are delivered accurately and on time (related tasks include gathering precedents, editing, fact-checking, proofreading, compiling, collaborating)

Assist with the Firm’s awards nominations, including drafting submissions, managing external publications’ deadlines and coordinating approval processes

Assist Media Relations team with interview preparation, opportunity spotting, proactive pitch development, media list building and press coverage tracking

Contribute to the Firm’s internal newsletter, S&C This Week, including drafting items and editing on a weekly basis

Assist with Firm podcast program, including ideation, scheduling, posting and promoting

Coordinate administrative function of S&C’s directory submission process, including preparation for Chambers interviews. Maintain calendar of deadlines and analyze year-to-year rankings

Research and suggest new opportunities for thought leadership participation, benchmarking and social media strategy

Maintain systems for tracking publications, awards and other Firm communications

Other duties or special projects may be assigned

Qualification

Research skillsAnalytical skillsMicrosoft OfficeOrganizational skillsJudgmentInterest in legal terminologyAttention to detailCollaboration skillsCommunication skillsTime management

Required

Excellent writing/editing, proofreading, grammar and research skills (a writing and editing test is required)

Excellent analytical and organizational skills, with a high level of attention to detail

Ability to complete writing assignments independently while also collaborating as a part of a global team and communicating effectively with senior stakeholders

Ability to work in a demanding professional environment, demonstrate good judgment, handle multiple time-sensitive requests across time zones and generate quality work product in a fast-paced environment

Familiarity with (and interest in learning more about) transactional and litigation terminology and processes; ability to distill legal and/or business concepts into layman's terms

Proficiency in standard spreadsheet, database, word processing and presentation applications (e.g., Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe)

A commitment to the highest standards of excellence and professionalism that are the hallmarks of Sullivan & Cromwell's legal practice

One to three years of experience working for a law firm, financial institution or other professional services firm

BA or equivalent required