This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to 10 paid holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here.

This position may be filled in the following location(s).  The compensation depends on qualifications and experience.

New York compensation range: $52,820 to $75,170 annually

Washington, D.C., compensation range: $51,860 to $73,810 annually

Proposal Specialist

Perkins Coie is seeking a qualified and dynamic individual to take on the role of Proposal Specialist as part of a collaborative and supportive team of high-performing proposal professionals. The Proposal Specialist is responsible for coordinating, developing, and leading practice-specific proposals and related marketing and business development materials. This hands-on position will play a key role in proposal development activities, including fully supporting the Marketing Department and leading the team through a winning proposal.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

These essential functions are primary job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to project manage and lead most proposals with minimal oversight, including single practice area RFP responses, from receipt to post-submittal.
• Serve as a secondary proposal professional on high-profile, multi-practice, and preferred panel provider RFP responses, as assigned.
• Ensure all data gathering and processing for the firm’s proposals and pitches are accurate, consistent, and submitted timely.
• Actively collaborate with partners, marketing team members, and other key subject-matter experts to develop clear, compelling, and winning proposals.
• Adhere to the firm’s proposal processes and work to refine and improve.
• Support developing, organizing, and managing proposal content and help keep team-owned content up-to-date.
• Work with Design to develop creative information graphics.
• Participate in regular meetings.
• Be present at work during regularly scheduled working hours and as needed in the position, consistent with the Firm’s attendance expectations.

This position may require minimal travel.

SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Be a collaborative team player.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Basic design skills and familiarity with digital asset management system.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks within a fast-paced, challenging, and deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to quickly grasp specialist knowledge, anticipate potential issues, and devise contingency plans.
• Proven ability to work with all levels of personnel.
• Meticulous attention to detail and follow-through.

SPECIFIC SKILLS PREFERRED

• Experience working with Intellectual Property practice within a law firm, including knowledge of unique terms and nuances of practice area.
• Experience working with Foundation or other proposal generation tool.
• Experience using web-based research tools such as Monitor Suite, Docket Navigator, and Lex Machina.

Content & Copywriting Manager

Perkins Coie is seeking a qualified and dynamic individual to take on the role of Content and Copywriting Manager (CCM) whose responsibility it is to drive the delivery of highly effective content to achieve brand awareness, articulate the capabilities of firm professionals, promote our firm service offerings, prompt visits to our website and blogs, and improve SEO rankings. Responding to a high volume of demand originating across the firm, the CCM and the CCM’s direct reports support the marketing and business development team, lawyers, firm leadership, and others in developing and finalizing all manner of external-facing content, including high-profile special projects and client events.

This position will oversee a team of 3-4 members to process lawyer and client updates, review drafts, format documents, and liaise with authors and marketing and business development specialists to generate content such as web pages, professional bios, event communications, ads and other marketing assets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Develop a content framework and produce content of exceptional quality, including lawyer bios, collateral, website and advertisement copy, event assets, and more. The content strategy will include the following critical components:

• Implement content process improvements to assist communications and the wider Marketing and Business Development team to help the firm better prioritize high-impact content.
• Devise a framework and apply a systematic approach to planning, organizing, and producing content with a strong bias for continuous improvement in how the content team functions.
• Manage and mentor a team of 3-4 business professionals responsible for drafting, editing, and publishing all content.
• Manage and oversee the development of external-facing content for the firm, including high-profile writing assignments related to marketing and business development efforts, advertising, and partner bios.
• Review and edit lawyer-authored client updates to ensure they comply with editorial standards. Set editorial guidelines for the tone and tenor of all market and client-facing content and ensure consistency across mediums.
• Collaborate with the broader marketing and business development team, Design, Marketing, HelpDesk, and other colleagues to develop appropriate, effective communications, including special projects.
• Manage and maintain the firm’s style guide and conduct regular training for colleagues and internal stakeholders on firm communication style.
• Provide communications oversight for various content types including blog, website, and client updates (working in partnership with Director of Operations); expand thought leadership capabilities and activities to drive and industrialize content generation and campaigns.
• Provide support, leadership, and guidance to a team of professionals and encourage a team commitment of consistently delivering exceptional client service.
• Report to the Director of Communications, Chief Client Officer, and others about content performance, needs and gaps.

SPECIFIC SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• A real “passion” for content, with exceptional copywriting, editing and storytelling skills, and sound knowledge of AP style.
• Ability to quickly understand the firm’s goals and priorities, and to incorporate that effectively into the firm’s themes and messaging.
• Ability to understand client needs and preferences for content based on trends, news cycles and metrics.
• Ability to “see the big picture” and build a storyline across mediums while also paying attention to detail.
• Ability to identify visual elements to enhance content and storytelling.
• Intellectual curiosity: stay abreast of developments in the content strategy field to bring new and refreshed thinking and creativity to the team and inspire curiosity in others.
• Bring a problem-solving spirit, connect the dots across the firm and look for opportunities to continuously improve how the content team supports the firm, and initiate and manage those actions to fruition. Be a driver of progress.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines. Strong supervisory and motivational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and supportively up, down and across the firm with colleagues, lawyers, and all levels of firm personnel.
• Ability to establish strategic partnerships throughout the firm and remain calm and cordial with others under pressure.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to accommodate a minimal amount of domestic travel.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

BA or MA in communications, journalism, public relations, English, or related field and at least six years of marketing communications and editing experience.  Experience in the legal and/or professional services industry leading and managing a content team highly preferred.

2025 2L Summer Associate – Patent Prosecution

Perkins Coie is seeking 2025 2L summer associates interested in Patent Prosecution with a degree or scientific background in computer science. Patent Prosecution candidates must include undergraduate and, if applicable, graduate school transcripts with the application packet. This position is available in our Austin, New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco, and Seattle offices.

Perkins Coie’s summer associate program provides varied work and training opportunities as well as social events designed to promote interaction among summer associates, attorneys and business professionals. Our summer associate program is our primary source of new associate hires. Summer associates work on a wide range of challenging legal assignments similar to those given to new associates and are commonly invited to attend professional activities and events. They are welcome and encouraged to work on pro bono projects. Perkins Coie seeks summer associates who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership in and service to the community, and dedication to excellence in the legal profession. Candidates must be currently enrolled students in good standing pursuing the degree of Juris Doctor at an ABA-accredited law school.

The application process will require and prompt you to attach your resume, law school transcript, a writing sample (10-page max), and a cover letter explaining your areas of interest and geographical preference.

Monthly compensation for California, New York, and Washington State is $18,750.

This position is not benefits-eligible; however, paid holidays are available.

Product Liability Practice Attorney – Senior

Perkins Coie is a leading international law firm and has been listed on Fortune’s Best Places to Work for 22 consecutive years.  We have created a dynamic firm culture that is based on collaboration, dedication to serving our clients, and mutual respect.  We are regularly recognized for our leadership on diversity and inclusion in the legal industry and our dedication to creating a workplace culture where all employees have the opportunity to grow and reach their full potential.

We are seeking a practice attorney to support its nationally recognized product liability practice in the San Diego or Los Angeles offices.  Fully remote candidates will also be considered.  The group is best known for its expertise in representing flagship consumer brands and aviation products, which historically have carried with them representation of national and international manufacturers in bet-the-company matters.  The group, which consists of more than 70 attorneys across Perkins’ offices, is also nationally ranked for its experience in counseling and representing manufacturers in mass torts disputes.  To be considered, candidates should have at least three years of product liability law or similar equivalent litigation experience.  Excellent academic credentials, strong references, and superb written and oral communication skills are required.

This is a non-partnership track position with a lower annual billable hour requirement.  We offer a competitive compensation structure and a uniquely collegial environment where you will be part of a cooperative, collaborative, and supportive team.

To apply, please attach your cover letter, resume, writing sample, and law school transcript.