Job Description

Who We Are

At Benesch we pride ourselves on exceeding expectations and building trust not only with our clients but with our employees - Benesch's #1 asset. Committed to providing not only the highest level of legal service to our clients, Benesch also aspires to create a positive work environment for our employees. Our Firm continues to earn placement on Chicago and Cleveland's Top Workplaces list, along with Cleveland's NorthCoast 99 Top Workplaces rankings. We also continue to advance on the AmLaw 125 list, placing us among the top 125 law firms in the country.

Benesch is proud to be recognized for being a Firm that attracts and retains top talent - making Benesch a great place to work. We offer a hybrid schedule, career development and growth, transparent and visible leadership teams, and a place where diversity, equity and inclusion is celebrated. In addition, the Firm offers a full array of benefits which can be viewed at www.mybeneschbenefits.com

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We are one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, and have offices in Chicago, Columbus, San Francisco, New York City, and Wilmington. We continue to expand our geographic footprint and value the talent that comprises each of our locations. If you are someone who champions a First in Service approach and are ready to be part of an exciting and growing Firm, we would invite you to apply to join our team.

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Benesch is proud to announce the opening for a Rankings & Directories Specialist in our Cleveland office! This position is hybrid and has work from home flexibility.

Do you experience with rankings submissions? Do you enjoy being part of the process to ensure stakeholders and the organization receive the recognition and accolades they deserve for their hard work? Do you enjoy working independently and owning the process from beginning to end? Then you may be interested in our Rankings & Directories Specialist position. This role is perfect for the experience professional who can support legal rankings, directories, awards and survey submissions to ensure Benesch receives national recognition for its accomplishments. Join Benesch and play a pivotal role in shaping the marketing success of our organization.

The Rankings & Directories Specialist is a highly organized, detail-oriented and strong writer that supports the Firm's efforts to secure and enhance recognition in legal directories, rankings and awards programs, including Chambers, The Legal 500 and other key opportunities. This role supports the full lifecycle of submissions by tracking deadlines, gathering information, drafting compelling content, coordinating attorney and client input, and maintaining related materials and records. Reporting to the Senior Marketing & Directories Manager, the Specialist will work closely with attorneys, practice groups and colleagues across the Marketing & Business Development team to help ensure submissions are strategic, timely, accurate and aligned with firm priorities.

Essential Functions

Rankings & Directories Submissions

1. Supports the planning, coordination and execution of submissions for legal directories, rankings and awards programs, including Chambers, The Legal 500 and other relevant opportunities.
2. Maintains a master calendar of submission deadlines, research schedules, milestones and requirements to help ensure projects stay on track and stakeholders are informed.
3. Drafts and edits submission content, including practice group narratives, matter summaries, attorney biographies, firm descriptions and other supporting materials.
4. Gathers, organizes and synthesizes information from attorneys and practice groups to develop accurate, persuasive and strategically positioned submissions.
5. Coordinates the collection, contact accuracy verification and tracking of client referees and related approvals in accordance with firm protocols and client preferences.
6. Helps maintain templates, submission materials, rankings data and related internal resources for recurring opportunities.
7. Monitors submission guidelines and methodology updates from directories and ranking organizations and shares relevant changes and best practices with internal stakeholders.

Research, Tracking & Reporting

8. Tracks ranking results, recognitions and submission outcomes across practices, offices and individual attorneys.
9. Assists with identifying and evaluating new rankings, survey and awards opportunities relevant to firm priorities and practices.
10. Maintains internal trackers, dashboards and related resources to support planning, reporting and institutional knowledge.
11. Prepares background materials, status updates and reports on submission activity, results and trends as requested.

Promotion & Internal Coordination

12. Coordinates with Marketing & Business Development colleagues to help promote notable rankings and recognitions through internal and external channels.
13. Drafts or supports development of related promotional content, including website copy, internal announcements, social media language and other recognition-related materials.
14. Helps maintain firm and attorney directory profiles and coordinates updates as needed.
15. Supports updates to marketing collateral, biographies and other firm materials to reflect rankings and recognitions.

Process Improvement & Team Support

16. Contributes to ongoing improvements to rankings and submissions processes, templates, tracking tools and documentation.
17. Serves as a resource to attorneys and colleagues on submission timelines, requirements, templates and best practices.
18. Provides support on related marketing and communications projects as needed.
19. Performs all other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

The Rankings & Directories Specialist will have a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, English, public relations or a related field, along with 3-5 years of relevant experience in marketing, communications, public relations, business development or a related field, preferably in a law firm or other professional services environment. Experience supporting legal rankings, directories, awards or survey submissions is strongly preferred. Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills is essential, along with the ability to translate detailed legal and business information into clear, concise and compelling content. Strong organizational and project management skills are required, including the ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities with a high level of attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy. The Specialist should also demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, exercise sound judgment, handle confidential information with discretion, and follow established processes and protocols. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, comfort working with spreadsheets, databases and project tracking tools, and the ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a fast-paced environment are also required.

Key Attributes for Success

The successful Rankings & Directories Specialist will be an exceptional writer who can distill complex legal matters and practice strengths into clear, persuasive submissions. The individual should be highly organized and deadline-driven, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and should work effectively with attorneys and colleagues across the firm. This role requires someone who is detail-oriented and proactive, with a strong commitment to accuracy, follow-through and continuous improvement. The Specialist should also demonstrate professional presence, sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive information, along with curiosity and strategic interest in legal market recognition, competitive positioning and process improvement.

The salary range for this position is $70K to $88K.

Please note that quoted salary ranges are based on Benesch's good faith belief at the time of the job posting and are not a guarantee of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that Benesch provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full-time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benesch is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or an accommodation during the process due to a disability should contact the Benesch Human Resources Department by phone at 216-363-4578 or email at cwatson@beneschlaw.com.