Hiring: Awards and Rankings Senior Specialist Company: WilmerHale Location: Washington, DC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:13:13 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Project Management About the job Experience: •5+ years of public relations, communications, marketing or journalism experience preferred. •Law firm experience strongly preferred. Required Skills: •What You Will Be Doing •Identifies and tracks opportunities for the firm and its lawyers to compete for editorial-based awards in legal trades and business press. Drafts and coordinates the submissions for 200+ surveys and awards. •Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of awards and directory submissions, from opportunity assessment through submission, results tracking and promotion. •Proactively provides input on upcoming nominations and shares best practices for award submissions. Serves as a go-to resource on the Public Relations team on awards strategy, submission positioning, timelines and best practices. •Works closely with the Communications Director and Manager to report out results of legal directories and other submissions. •Collaborates with practice groups and business development leads to ensure submissions align with firm messaging, priorities, and market positioning. Serves as a resource for questions about submissions and provides information about best practices. •Maintains centralized tracking systems and databases for awards and directories, ensuring accurate historical records to support future submissions and reporting. •Drafts news items and ensures recognitions are shared internally and externally. Works across Public Relations and Marketing Communications teams to update recognitions across the firm’s website and broader marketing materials. Qualifications: •A values‑driven firm that fosters collaboration and respect •The hiring range for this position is $94,000 - $117,000 annually, with final compensation based on experience, qualifications and internal equity. •This position is eligible for a Hybrid Schedule •Medical, dental, and vision insurance •401(k) with company match and profit-sharing options •Paid time off and holidays •For additional information about our benefits, please click here •Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP (WilmerHale) Compensation: •$94,000 - $117,000 / year •The hiring range for this position is $94,000 - $117,000 annually, with final compensation based on experience, qualifications and internal equity Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!