Thomson Reuters
Attorney Editor
Thomson Reuters, Frisco, Texas, United States, 75034
Attorney Editor, US Legal Commentary
Do you enjoy delivering high-quality content? Join our Global Legal Commentary team and work closely with distinguished authors to source, create, edit, and maintain high-quality legal content for various platforms including Westlaw, print, and Proview. This role is pivotal in upholding our world-class Commentary collection through effective relationship management, adherence to deadlines, and showcasing strong editorial skills. This is an entry-level hybrid position requiring in-office work 2 days per week, located in Minneapolis-St. Paul (Eagan) (preferred) or Dallas (Frisco).
About the RoleIn this opportunity as
Attorney Editor
you will:
Editorial Responsibility
Source, review, and maintain commentary content within the assigned portfolio, in alignment with the content strategy as defined by the Product Management team.Manage third-party content relationships and liaise closely with partner departments to ensure the successful delivery of content.Adhere to editorial publishing schedules and quality standards.Verify the accuracy and completeness of your work and that of others.Maintain and develop legal knowledge and skills to stay current on legal trends and developments.Monitor market developments and changing needs to support the creation and updating of content.Support specific online, print, and Proview product workflows, projects, and initiatives where required.
Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing
Create, edit, and update secondary legal content, including practice tips, highlights, and other features.Identify and organize key legal issues in editorial materials while showcasing expertise in Westlaw navigation and online research tools.Coordinate, quality control, and manage value-add content such as index updates, publication notes, and associated legal research to agreed schedules.
Collaboration and Development
Understand the roles and responsibilities of each team member and how they impact production.Understand and prioritize work, demonstrating competence in company-specific systems necessary for job functions.Communicate clearly and effectively with all contacts, both within and outside the organization.Work effectively as part of a larger team, participating in team meetings and the employee evaluation process.Collaborate with others to problem solve and facilitate successful delivery against goals/OKRs, lending domain expertise and supporting author relations where required.Develop knowledge of Thomson Reuters Legal publications and products, as well as those of competitors.
About You:
You are a fit for the role of
Attorney Editor
if your background includes:
A J.D. degree from an accredited law school (Required).Law review or journal experience (Preferred).Experience practicing law in Texas (Preferred).Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills.A self-starter attitude with strong legal research and writing skills.The capability to interpret, analyze, organize, and communicate complex legal material effectively.Analytical thinking skills with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.The ability to make quality decisions quickly and decisively.Proficiency with personal computers, word processing, and online applications.Ability to both work independently and collaborate with others.Attention to detail, strong time management and organizational skills, and the ability to juggle competing deadlines, adapt to changing priorities and deadlines, and escalate where appropriate.Join us to make a significant impact on the legal community by delivering top-tier commentary content across the globe.
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Do you enjoy delivering high-quality content? Join our Global Legal Commentary team and work closely with distinguished authors to source, create, edit, and maintain high-quality legal content for various platforms including Westlaw, print, and Proview. This role is pivotal in upholding our world-class Commentary collection through effective relationship management, adherence to deadlines, and showcasing strong editorial skills. This is an entry-level hybrid position requiring in-office work 2 days per week, located in Minneapolis-St. Paul (Eagan) (preferred) or Dallas (Frisco).
About the RoleIn this opportunity as
Attorney Editor
you will:
Editorial Responsibility
Source, review, and maintain commentary content within the assigned portfolio, in alignment with the content strategy as defined by the Product Management team.Manage third-party content relationships and liaise closely with partner departments to ensure the successful delivery of content.Adhere to editorial publishing schedules and quality standards.Verify the accuracy and completeness of your work and that of others.Maintain and develop legal knowledge and skills to stay current on legal trends and developments.Monitor market developments and changing needs to support the creation and updating of content.Support specific online, print, and Proview product workflows, projects, and initiatives where required.
Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing
Create, edit, and update secondary legal content, including practice tips, highlights, and other features.Identify and organize key legal issues in editorial materials while showcasing expertise in Westlaw navigation and online research tools.Coordinate, quality control, and manage value-add content such as index updates, publication notes, and associated legal research to agreed schedules.
Collaboration and Development
Understand the roles and responsibilities of each team member and how they impact production.Understand and prioritize work, demonstrating competence in company-specific systems necessary for job functions.Communicate clearly and effectively with all contacts, both within and outside the organization.Work effectively as part of a larger team, participating in team meetings and the employee evaluation process.Collaborate with others to problem solve and facilitate successful delivery against goals/OKRs, lending domain expertise and supporting author relations where required.Develop knowledge of Thomson Reuters Legal publications and products, as well as those of competitors.
About You:
You are a fit for the role of
Attorney Editor
if your background includes:
A J.D. degree from an accredited law school (Required).Law review or journal experience (Preferred).Experience practicing law in Texas (Preferred).Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills.A self-starter attitude with strong legal research and writing skills.The capability to interpret, analyze, organize, and communicate complex legal material effectively.Analytical thinking skills with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.The ability to make quality decisions quickly and decisively.Proficiency with personal computers, word processing, and online applications.Ability to both work independently and collaborate with others.Attention to detail, strong time management and organizational skills, and the ability to juggle competing deadlines, adapt to changing priorities and deadlines, and escalate where appropriate.Join us to make a significant impact on the legal community by delivering top-tier commentary content across the globe.
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