Marketing Manager - Directories (Awards and Rankings)

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let's see what we can achieve. Together.SummaryUnder the direction of the Senior Manager Marketing Operations, this position 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. 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.LocationThis position can sit in our Austin, Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego, Seattle, Short Hills, Raleigh, Reston, Washington DC, or Wilmington office and offers a Hybrid work schedule.Responsibilities Leads 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. Analyzes results of each publication and identifies areas for improvement. Keeps attorneys and leadership informed of submission status and results. Ensure individual lawyers and firm directory online profiles are up to date. Serves 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. Responds promptly to directory questionnaires, interview requests, and other inquiries.Desired SkillsExperience 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 ExpectationsWhile 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 sedentaryTo view the full job description,

Created: 2025-11-27