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DWTSurge Contract Communications Program Manager

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a contract Communications Program Manager for engagement through the firm’s contract attorney and alternative staffing program, DWTSurge. This contract position will work with the Firm’s Litigation practice group supporting a large institutional client’s legal team focused on cybercrime and intellectual property enforcement matters.

This position will involve close and exclusive collaboration with the client’s in-house Customer Protection & Enforcement legal team. The selected candidate will assist with the development of a cross-functional communication plan that supports additional teams within the company. In this position, the selected candidate will collaborate with client contacts to establish communication plans and strategies, publish team updates using online tools, such as the internal website and newsletter, and draft a variety of communications. Additional responsibilities include managing inventory of team templates, using data tracking tools to monitor communication efforts, and staying apprised of business developments to proactively identify strategies to advance team objectives.

Candidates must be highly detailed oriented and service minded, exercise sound judgement, and posses strong administrative, organizational, and interpersonal skills while prioritizing multiple time-sensitive assignments. Individuals with communications and/or public relations experience are encouraged to apply.

This role will be fully remote and candidates must be willing to accommodate a West Coast business schedule. We anticipate the role will require close to full-time hours, 37.5 hours per week, however we cannot guarantee a minimum hours of work per week. While the engagement is for an initial 12-month contract term, we anticipate the work to remain relatively steady and there is a high likelihood that the contract position may be renewed for successful candidates. Exclusivity is required.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ years of work experience in communications or public relations with large institutional companies is preferred; candidates with related experience and strong academic background will be considered.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Residency in one of the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MN, MT, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WDC. Strong preference for candidates located in AK, CA, IL, NY, OR, WA, or WDC.
• While we are open to candidates in several states, candidates must be available during West Coast business hours to ensure strong collaboration with other team members.
• Demonstrated skills in communication management, communication drafting, and strategic planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using tech tools for data analysis such as SQL or Excel, and the willingness to adapt to and learn new technology.
• High level of attention to detail with a view to thoroughness and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain exceptional professionalism at all times.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability and willingness to communicate and handle stressful situations in a professional, calm, courteous manner.
• Availability to work full-time hours, average of 37.5 hours per week.
• Ability to work remotely.
• Excellent ability to produce high quality work product with minimal supervision and direction.

Please note that this is a temporary contract position managed by DWT’s flexible staffing program, DWTSurge. Compensation will be paid on an hourly basis, commensurate with experience and skill level (see below). This is a benefitted role. Due to the structure of the DWTSurge program, DWTSurge employees are not eligible for the firm’s pro bono, DEI, and other activities or opportunities outside of the above stated scope of work. We are interested in candidates electing to pursue a more flexible way of providing continuous, high-value legal services to the firm and our clients. If you are interested in a more traditional law firm position, please check the DWT careers page for lateral opportunities.

Salary Range

The hourly range for this position in CA, IL, MD, MN, NY, WA and WDC is $50-75/hour. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s education, training, experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full-time contract staff may be eligible for medical benefits and paid sick leave.

Additional benefits include:

• First Stop Health Telemedicine: Speak with a licensed physician or mental health counselor 24/7, covered by the firm
• TELUS Health Employee Assistance Program: Receive support with mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Milk Stork: Virtual lactation consulting, breast milk shipping and nutritional testing covered by the firm

Wellness Benefits:

• Peloton App
• Headspace App

WASHINGTON STATE

Paid sick leave is accrued on a biweekly basis at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked.

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to DWTSurge Recruiting Manager, Mariah Watson, at mariahwatson@dwt.com. We are currently not accepting third party submissions for this opportunity.

We are an AmLaw 100 law firm with eleven offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.

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Diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of the fabric of Davis Wright Tremaine – central to who we are and what we do. Our vision is to foster a culture where all talented individuals – including those who are from traditionally underrepresented communities in the legal profession – can have, and can see, a path to success. We embed DEI throughout our law firm with our four-pillar framework: Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement. We invite you to learn more about our commitment to DEI at .

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