Direct the firm's marketing and client communications programs including public relations, media relations, copywriting, graphic design, collateral materials, direct mail, web site content and firm identity program.

Leads the firm's external communications efforts including:
• Develop relations with media and serve as firm media contact.
• Concept, write, prepare and place firm press releases.
• Concept, writes, prepare and place firm print advertisements.
• Write and prepare announcements including writing bios, news releases and firm announcements.
• Develop all information content of Web site including regular updates of firm pages and addition of links to/from site.
• Assist with writing and placement of articles in newspapers, business and trade publications and on Web pages.
• Write and produce seminar flyers, event invitations and charitable support ads.

Leads the firm's internal communications efforts including:
• Maintain listings, revisions and inventory of all firm collateral materials including practice area profiles, profiles, and brochure.
• Develop and maintain internal communications program using email, newsletter (News & Notes) and marketing bulletin board.
• Write and direct the production of special communications projects,
• Edit and produce speaker support presentation materials (print and Power Point) for seminars and speeches.

Requirements:
Education:
College degree required. Major in Communication, Mass Communication or Journalism required.

Experience:
Minimum five years in public relations or marketing position, professional services marketing experience preferred.

Required Skills:
Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to write clearly for news organizations, speeches and presentations.

Special Skills:
Must be self-motivated and independent, able to work with a minimum of supervision.
Presentation and interpersonal skills required for representing the firm in diverse environments.
Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office suite of applications.