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Marketing Manager - Directories (Awards and Rankings) - R2025-1297-8977

DLA Piper

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Senior
70k-107k
about 2 months ago

Job Description

About the Role

DLA Piper is a bold, exceptional, collaborative, and supportive law firm that values its people as the backbone of its success. The firm offers meaningful work and growth opportunities across various locations with a hybrid work schedule, emphasizing a culture of excellence, teamwork, and client service. This role involves supporting the firm's rankings in key legal directories, working closely with practice leaders, lawyers, and marketing team members to enhance visibility and reputation.

Key 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 ranking opportunities and understand their methodology.
  • Respond promptly to directory questionnaires, interview requests, and inquiries.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 4 years of law firm marketing experience or experience with Chambers and Legal 500 directories.
  • Bachelor's Degree required; PMP certification preferred.
  • Excellent writing, editing, and project management skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
  • Confident communication skills with practice and firm leaders.
  • Ability to prioritize and complete multiple projects with little supervision in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience working with LexTrack is a plus.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to produce deliverables, respond to correspondence, and meet deadlines.

Nice to Have

  • PMP certification.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive salary range of $70,336 - $107,177 per year depending on location and experience.
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401(k).
  • Opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement with remote and in-office work.

Working at DLA Piper

DLA Piper emphasizes a culture of excellence, collaboration, and support. The firm values its employees' growth and engagement, fostering a positive work environment that encourages meaningful work, professional development, and adherence to firm values.

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 8, 2025
Job CategoryMarketing
Salary70k-107k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceSenior

About DLA Piper

Website

dlapiper.com

Location

Chicago, IL

Industry

Offices of Lawyers

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