Writer

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.

Join our Marketing and Communications Team as a temporary Writer located in our New York office.

We are seeking a professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude, you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. If you are someone who demonstrates initiatives, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team.

This temporary role will be based in our New York office, on a hybrid basis and will work directly with the firmwide Marketing and Communications team. This role reports to the Chief Communications Officer.

Position Summary

The candidate must be a self-starter who is flexible, dedicated, client-service oriented, resourceful, high-energy and collaborative who is able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both written and verbal, is essential. This candidate must possess a strong client service orientation, be able to develop relationships within the firm, meet tight deadlines, and possess strong attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Works hand in hand with department professionals and leaders throughout the firm

• Develops firm content and maintains and ensures firm content standards is consistent with brand and style guidelines

• Writes content for business development opportunities including RFPs, proposals and brochures

• Drafts and edits firm nominations including reviewing opportunities and strategizing on potential submissions

• Writes, edits and proofs content for marketing materials and firm website

• Ensures the accuracy and quality of submissions of nominations

• Other tasks as needed

Qualifications

Skills & Competencies

• A self-starter and team player, able to accept direction, yet work independently

• Ability to synthesize complex information into a compelling narrative

• Excellent prioritization and time management skills

• Candidates must have outstanding communication skills, both written and oral, and be able to communicate effectively with attorneys and professionals at all levels

• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment

• Strong client-first work ethic

• Must be attentive to detail, work well under pressure, and have the ability to manage simultaneous and tight deadlines

• Preferred candidates will have excellent writing/copyediting skills, including specialized experience in business and/or legal writing

• Advanced knowledge and familiarity with The AP Style Guide, as well as the rules of English grammar and style are required

Education & Prior Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required, in journalism, public relations, English, communications, or related field preferred. Experience as a business or legal journalist preferred

• The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years professional experience as a business writer, legal writer or content developer, including experience in both print and web content

Technology

• Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook required

The expected pay range for this position is:

$43.41 to $46.15 per hour

Salary will be determined based upon education, experience, job related factors permitted by law, internal equity, and market data, including geographic pay differentials in locations where market pay differs from the national average. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program.  Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance.  Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.