Legal Technical Writer

Position Summary:
The Legal Technical Writer is responsible for creating, editing, and managing legal documents, technical materials, and content that support organizational compliance, litigation, or regulatory needs. This role requires a meticulous approach to research, drafting, and formatting legal and technical information to ensure accuracy, clarity, and accessibility for intended audiences.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Document Creation and Maintenance:

• Draft, edit, and proofread a variety of legal and technical documents, including contracts, policies, manuals, and regulatory filings.
• Translate complex legal jargon into clear, concise, and user-friendly language while preserving legal accuracy.
• Develop templates and style guides for consistent document formatting.

1. Legal Research and Analysis:

• Conduct research to gather relevant laws, regulations, and legal precedents.
• Analyze legal and technical materials to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with legal teams to verify content accuracy and compliance.

1. Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Work closely with attorneys, compliance officers, and subject matter experts to gather information and ensure document alignment with legal standards.
• Liaise with technical teams to integrate legal content into technical frameworks, as necessary.

1. Regulatory and Compliance Documentation:

• Prepare reports, summaries, and documentation required for audits, regulatory submissions, or litigation support.
• Monitor changes in regulations and update documents to reflect compliance requirements.

1. Content Management:

• Organize and manage a repository of legal and technical documentation for easy retrieval and version control.
• Ensure documents are securely stored and access is appropriately restricted.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Pre-Law, English, Technical Writing, Communications or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in legal writing, technical writing, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, document formatting, and compliance standards.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency in document management systems and legal research tools.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with regulatory environments such as GDPR, HIPAA, or other industry-specific standards.
• Certification in technical writing or legal writing (e.g., CPTC).
• Experience with document automation software.

Key Competencies:

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking and analytical abilities.

Work Environment:

• Primarily an office setting.
• Occasional extended hours may be required to meet deadlines.

Performance Metrics:

• Quality, accuracy, and clarity of written documents.
• Timeliness of deliverables.
• Compliance with legal and regulatory standards.