Description
In this role, you will leverage your legal analytical and writing skills across a wide range of subject areas, to tight deadlines, to create, review, and edit concise, comprehensive written content for use in Westlaw UK and Ireland (UKI) and other legal information products.
This includes selecting, abstracting, and indexing material for Westlaw UKI according to defined criteria, creating index entries for legal articles, drafting, editing, or summarizing other legal content, and adhering to editorial publishing schedules and quality standards.
Responsibilities may include:
- Selecting, abstracting, and indexing material for Westlaw UKI
- Creating index entries for legal articles across a range of subject areas
- Drafting, editing, or summarizing other legal content as assigned
- Adhering to editorial publishing schedules and quality standards
- Reviewing and amending draft content created elsewhere
- Conducting post-publication checks on database records and online services
- Achieving the required level of self-management of priorities and workload
- Supporting other legal commentary product workflows, writing projects, and initiatives where required
- Maintaining knowledge of legal and regulatory developments
- Demonstrating competence on company-specific systems
Requirements:
- JD or LLB degree, preferably in UK law
- Excellent English communication and writing skills
- Technical proficiency and adaptability in utilizing emerging tools, including generative AI technologies
- Self-starter with an aptitude for legal research and analysis
- Keen eye for detail and established proof-reading skills
- Open to accepting and applying ongoing feedback
- Strong, proactive, and assertive communicator
- Great team player who can work successfully in a global and collaborative environment
Benefits:
- Hybrid work model
- Flexibility and work-life balance
- Career development and growth
- Industry competitive benefits
- Culture of inclusion and belonging
- Social impact initiatives
About Thomson Reuters: Thomson Reuters is a global provider of trusted content and technology that serves professionals across various industries.