Communications Specialist

Location: Full-Time Remote (Open to candidates residing in Atlanta, Tampa, Charlotte, Raleigh, or Columbia)

Position Overview

Fisher Phillips is on a growth trajectory and is seeking a dynamic and strategic Communications Specialist to continue the momentum with firmwide communications activities designed to increase visibility, enhance reputation and elevate our brand story.

You will play a key part in our Marketing and Communications function to shape and execute communication strategy across channels.


This role requires a proactive team player with sharp organizational skills, who works independently and collaboratively across a matrixed organization.

Candidates must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, exercise discretion and independent judgement, and capable of managing multiple priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop communications strategies that drive the firm's brand awareness through digital content, attorney biographies, case studies, awards and submissions, and other communications platforms and channels.
• Own and manage the full creation and distribution life cycle for communications deliverables-from intake, editorial development, review, and approval through final distribution-making independent decisions on messaging, timing, and channel selection.
• Develop and maintain the firm's positioning, messaging, and voice/style/brand guidelines, exercising discretion to set and uphold communications standards firmwide.
• Determine strategy and positioning for firm's submissions to key awards, rankings, and directories, including Chambers, Legal 500, and similar publications,
• Serve as a brand steward, making independent judgments on quality, accuracy, consistency, and adherence to brand standards across all firm communications.
• Plan and manage the communications calendar and content workflow, prioritizing initiatives and making decisions on resource allocation and timely delivery across all communications channels.
• Advise and collaborate with attorneys, firm leadership, and marketing colleagues, guiding revision and feedback processes and making independent recommendations on communications strategy.
• Partner on cross-functional initiatives with the broader Marketing, Communications, Business Development, and Marketing Technology teams, contributing independent judgment to advance the firm's marketing and business development objectives.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• At least 5+ years of marketing or communications experience
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and project-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Flexibility to work outside normal business hours based on scheduled projects and firm needs.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize competing responsibilities.
• Ability to work within a collaborative team environment and develop cross-functional relationships.
• Ability to work effectively and achieve results in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience in a law firm or other professional services organization.
• Understanding of marketing technologies, including marketing automation tools, CRM systems, and experience management tools.
• Experience with website content management systems (CMS).
• Exposure to rankings and directory submission processes (e.g., Chambers, Legal 500).
• Familiarity with design tools.

Why Join Us

At Fisher Phillips, exceptional talent is the foundation of our success. Joining our team means collaborating in a professional, dynamic environment leveraging cutting-edge technology. Our leadership fosters professional growth and provides opportunities to challenge yourself.

Our comprehensive benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with profit sharing, 18 days of vacation, accrue 10 sick days each calendar year and 10 paid holidays per benefit year. Wellness programs and 24/7 telehealth services support your overall well-being. Visit to learn more.

Equal Opportunity Employer


Fisher Phillips is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, or any other protected status, in compliance with all applicable laws.

The statements in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.

Relocation costs are not covered. We are only accepting direct applicants; third-party recruiters or agencies will not be considered. No phone inquiries, please.