Associate Legal News Copy Editor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Edit legal news articles for clarity, precision, readability, and adherence to style guidelines.

• Verify legal terminology and ensure procedural correctness.

• Confirm factual accuracy of details.

• Review headlines, leads, and overall content.

• Consistently apply the established house style.

• Examine legal citations and case-related information.

• Safeguard against significant editing errors.

• Identify any gaps and ambiguities in the content.

• Maintain neutrality and a suitable tone for legal news.

• Conduct a final quality review prior to publication.

• Operate within a fast-paced news environment and meet all deadlines.

• Uphold editorial standards and ensure consistency throughout the service.

• Gather news and draft articles that explain court opinions and litigation-related documents, adhering to manager's guidance.

• Monitor developments and report on legal news pertaining to a designated topic.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in hard news copyediting with strong news judgment.

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism/communications or equivalent relevant experience.

• Capability to multitask and adjust priorities throughout the day.

• Ability to comprehend and articulate complex legal issues.

• Proficient and efficient copy editor and news writer.

• Availability to work Eastern time zone hours.

• Capacity to work independently.

🏝️ Benefits

• Healthy work/life balance.

• Wellbeing initiatives.

• Shared parental leave.

• Study assistance.

• Country-specific benefits.

• Support for accommodation or adjustments for applicants with disabilities or other needs.