Job Description
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is a prestigious law firm, and they are seeking a Corporate Awards & Recognitions Coordinator. The role involves preparing award nominations, submissions to legal ranking publications, and assisting with business development and marketing initiatives for the firm. Responsibilities Works with the Submissions team to prepare submissions to surveys, directories and legal ranking publications Identifies and abides by submissions deadlines, key project milestones and work plans, and maintains tracking calendars Coordinates submissions interviews and prepares interview materials Reviews and updates biographies, practice overviews, firm profiles, and other content in directories and on the Firm’s website, maintaining consistent Firm voice throughout all deliverables Identifies and coordinates associated profile-raising activities arising out of awards and recognitions, including web items and other business development content Maintains submissions-related and rankings databases Analyzes and prepares comparative rankings reports summarizing results for partners and senior management Researches submissions-related opportunities, publications and organizations Liaises with directory editorial staff and researchers to understand methodology and submission guidelines, and other information specific to the opportunity Monitors business news and legal industry trends to stay abreast of current events and hot topics Assists with developing and implementing an effective and efficient submissions process, annual submissions goals and submissions strategy, ensuring alignment with Firm priorities Maintains and updates corporate practice text, deal descriptions and partner biographies for use in business development materials, brochures and the Firm’s external website Maintains and updates practice information in business development and experience management databases Performs other duties as assigned Skills Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in English, History, Philosophy, Political Science or Economics 1-3 years of prior office experience (preferably in the legal/professional services sector) or journalism experience Excellent writing and editing skills Effective communication and presentation skills Strong analytical and research skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Understanding of business and legal vocabulary, including terminology and deal types associated with mergers and acquisitions, commercial banking and capital markets Must be articulate and have a professional demeanor Must be extremely detail-oriented Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments and use initiative and judgment to accomplish results Ability to work under pressure and complete assignments in an accurate and timely manner Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise high standard of judgment and discretion Ability to work in a collaborative team environment Ability to work overtime as needed Submissions experience with Chambers, Legal 500, Law360 and FT, including with updating and renewing Firm profiles Benefits Paid time off Medical Dental Vision care 401(k) Substantial health club discounts Company Overview Cravath has been known as one of the premier U.S. law firms for two centuries. It was founded in 1819, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is