The New York office of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is looking for a Communications and Public Relations Intern to support the Client Development & Marketing Department. Willkie is an elite international law firm of approximately 1,300 lawyers located in 16 offices in six countries.

The Communications and Public Relations Intern will assist with a variety of public relations and communications functions, including media list maintenance, reporter tracking, legal news monitoring, media research, content drafting, and cross-team collaboration. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, self-motivated individual with strong research, writing, and organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a genuine interest in legal marketing and communications.

This is a great opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in a law firm environment. Candidates should be willing to work a minimum of 15 hours a week, not exceeding over 25 hours a week for a yearlong internship.

• Update media lists, track reporter moves and inform team of key reporter moves.
• Collaborate closely with PR/Communications team, providing proactive and responsive support in executing on communications strategies and day-to-day business needs.
• Monitor legal news and developments in traditional publications and on social media platforms.
• Research projects relating to media coverage, key reporters and trending topics
• Draft and edit basic news announcements and speaking engagements for the firm’s intranet and external website.
• Regularly collaborate with the Business Development team and other internal stakeholders on various projects and initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Pursuing or recently received (within the last 12 months) an undergraduate degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field, with current standing as a graduating senior or recent graduate
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Ability to conduct research using various databases and online platforms
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and take initiative

• Ability to sit at a desk most of the working day and walk short distances
• Needs manual dexterity, speed and accuracy in handling office equipment
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruption
• Ability to work in close proximity to other individuals
• Ability to carry light objects, e.g., files, small objects and supplies a short distance

• Non-Exempt

This position is a part-time hourly role and benefits eligibility will be more limited. Candidates should direct questions about benefits to the hiring manager for clarification as needed.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher is an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon actual or perceived: race (including hair texture, protective hairstyles and other traits associated with race), color, age, religious creed, citizenship, citizenship status and alienage, nationality, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity or creed, disability, genetic information or medical condition, reproductive health decision making, pregnancy or maternity, paternity, marital or civil partnership status, caregiver status, gender (including gender identity, expression, nonconformity, gender reassignment or status as a transgender individual), sex, sexual orientation or preference, veteran or military status, height, weight, any other characteristic protected by law or any combination thereof. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let the hiring manager know.

Pursuant to the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO) and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicant with arrest and conviction records.