Manager - Directories (Awards and Rankings)

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Summary

The Manager – Directories (Awards and Rankings) under the direction of the Senior Manager Marketing Operations, will work closely with firm practice leaders and lawyers, C-suite, and other marketing team members to support all aspects of the firm's rankings in key legal directories, Chambers and Legal 500. This position serves as the main point of contact for directory submissions, coordinating the process from start to finish. This position requires an agile self-starter with accomplished critical thinking skills and can demonstrate excellent attention to detail. To be successful in this role, this position can prioritize and complete simultaneous projects with little to no supervision in a fast-paced environment.
 

Location

This position is located in our Chicago office and offers a hybrid work schedule.
Responsibilities   
 

• Lead the firm’s comprehensive submission strategy for Chambers and Legal 500 legal directories to elevate the firm’s visibility for multiple practices and sectors.

• Create and manage a legal directory calendar that sets timelines and deadlines.

• Improve and communicate legal directory best practices, including developing annual training and workshops.

• Analyze results of each publication and identify areas for improvement.

• Keep attorneys and leadership informed of submission status and results.

• Ensure individual lawyers and firm directory online profiles are up to date.

• Serve as a main point of contact that provides strategic advice to lawyers and marketing professionals to improve submissions.

• QA final submissions before uploading to Chambers and Legal 500.

• Build relationships with directory editors and researchers to identify where the firm can increase ranking opportunities and to better understand their methodology.

• Respond promptly to directory questionnaires, interview requests, and other inquiries.
   

Desired Skills    

Experience working with LexTrack is a plus. Excellent writing, editing and project management skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to adhere to strict deadlines. Confident and comfortable with communicating with practice and firm leaders. Prioritize and complete simultaneous projects with little to no supervision in a fast-paced environment.    
 

Minimum Education    

• Bachelor’s Degree.

 Certificates 

• PMP certification preferred.
   

Minimum Years of Experience   

• 4 years of law firm marketing experience or Chambers and Legal 500 directories.

Essential Job Expectations

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:    
 

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties. 

• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner. 

• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product. 

• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required. 

• Foster positive work relationships. 

• Comply with all firm policies and practices.  

• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed. 

• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment. 

• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.    
   

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.    
 

Physical Demands

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.   
 

Work Environment    

The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in-office work, the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firm’s discretion in the future. 
 

Disclaimer    

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment. 
 

Application Process     

Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email.  
 

Accommodation    

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact [email protected]. 
 

Agency applications will not be considered.     
 

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.    
 

The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $70,336 - $107,177 per year depending on the candidate’s geographic market location.
 

The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k). 
 

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