Description
Primary Law Attorney Editors are responsible for legal research, analysis, and writing to support the development and maintenance of Thomson Reuters’ legal information in all media.
In this opportunity as Attorney Editor, you will:
- Conduct legal research, analysis, validation, and writing to create and classify legal information in the form of headnotes, highlights, notes of decision, and other features and enhancements.
- Ensure editorial publishing schedules and quality standards are met, verifying your own work and that of other staff as required for accuracy and completeness.
- Develop and maintain legal knowledge and skills training as needed to complete your work and stay current on legal trends and developments related to editorial responsibilities.
- Participate in meetings and take part in the employee evaluation process, including self-evaluation and giving and receiving feedback.
- Prioritize your own work and understand the roles and responsibilities of each team member and how each role impacts production.
You’re a fit for the role of Attorney Editor if you:
- Have a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school or equivalent relevant legal training, with aptitude for legal research, writing, and analysis.
- Possess exceptional attention to detail and established proofreading skills, with ability to pivot quickly to address high-priority updates.
- Demonstrate analytical thinking to collaborate with global teammates on complex problems where proofreading alone cannot establish accuracy.
- Make quality decisions quickly while effectively interpreting, analyzing, organizing, and communicating complex legal material.
- Show proficiency with computers, word processing, and online applications while efficiently prioritizing tasks with energy and drive.
- Thrive as a team player in a global, collaborative environment.
- Communicate proactively and assertively, both verbally and in writing, with all internal and external contacts across the globe.
What’s in it For You?
- Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.
- Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities.
- Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions.
- Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.