Careers

Public Relations Specialist

Monty & Ramirez LLP has an opening for a Public Relations Specialist in Houston, Texas.

Duties include:

Engage in promoting or creating an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media. Connect and assist with maintaining relationships with clients, community and public interest groups. Conduct market research to test marketing strategies and determine potential for success and present findings to Partners. Write press release and prepare information for the media. Respond to information requests from media and public in response to any media publications released. Respond to outside counsel RFQs. Assist and prep attorneys to communicate effectively with the public in any presentations. Draft speeches and arrange interviews regarding legal matters for Partners. Support planning and execution of large-scale live and virtual customer events. Arrange public appearances, lectures, interviews, podcasts that will promote firm. Generate reports, evaluate public opinion of their firm through social media outlets and email marketing, and provide recommendations to improve public opinion. Create and implement marketing strategies for social media and targeted messaging. Evaluate advertising and marketing programs to determine whether they are compatible with the firms practice. Prepare or edit organizational publications, such as employee newsletters or reports, for internal or external audiences. Negotiate with and oversee work with outside marketing vendors such a web designers, printers, video production specialist. Research marketing opportunities and provide information to management team.

Requirements:

Employer will accept a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or Business and at least 12 months of experience in technical communications or closely related role within the legal industry. Experience must include the following:

1. Writing and editing feature stories/articles in legal industry.

2. Webpage creation using WordPress.

3. Photo & Video editing software including Final Cut Pro, Canva, & Adobe.

4. Writing Responses to Request for Quotes.

To apply: You must apply by mail at P.O. Box 16400, Houston, TX 77222 referencing job code 8130. Incl. complete contact information (incl. e-mail, day/evening phone, and mailing address) on resume/application.