Teams at DLA Piper

The Communications Manager leads external communications and public relations initiatives for the law firm. Responsibilities include developing media strategies, identifying story opportunities, writing pitches and press materials, managing journalist relationships, preparing lawyers for interviews, coordinating media responses, monitoring coverage, promoting client matters, and collaborating with internal teams and external PR agencies. The role manages multiple communications projects and deadlines while ensuring accurate, compelling, and aligned messaging.

Manages external communications and public relations initiatives for a law firm. Develops media pitches, press releases, messaging, and briefing materials; builds journalist relationships; supports lawyers with interviews and media training; evaluates media inquiries; promotes client matters and thought leadership; monitors news and identifies media opportunities; coordinates with PR agencies and internal teams; and manages multiple communications projects and deadlines.

Supports attorneys on business and commercial matters by drafting legal documents, conducting legal and factual research, managing discovery and document databases, preparing filings and litigation materials, coordinating subpoenas and service, maintaining production and privilege logs, and assisting at depositions, hearings, trials, arbitrations, and mediations. The role also mentors junior paralegals and manages multiple matter-related projects with limited supervision.