Thomson Reuters
Attorney Editor
Thomson Reuters, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55122
Commentary Law
As a member of the Global Commentary team you will work closely with authors to create and edit Commentary content for Westlaw, print, and Proview. Relationship management, meeting deadlines, and strong editorial skills are necessary to maintain our world class Commentary collection.
The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.In this role you will provide legal interpretation in the form of research, analysis, and writing to support the development and maintenance of Thomson Reuters Legal information in all media.Members of this team are also tasked with ensuring that published legal information contains and delivers premium legal content.THIS IS A HYBRID POSITION, requiring that you work in-office 2 days per week.About the Role
In this opportunity as Attorney Editor, you will:Legal Research, Analysis and Writing: Our Attorney Editors create and classify legal information in the form of headnotes, highlights, and other features and enhancements. You will also identify key legal issues in editorial materials while demonstrating competence in Westlaw navigation and on-line research tools.
Editorial Responsibility: Members of this team adhere to editorial publishing schedules and quality standards. They also verify their own work and that of other staff as required for accuracy and completeness, and ensure that the information is properly presented and organized.
Individual and Leadership Development: As a part of a larger team, you will attend and participate in meetings and take part in the employee evaluation process (both wider feedback and self-evaluation).
Members of our team prioritize their own work and understand the roles and responsibilities of each collaborator/team member and how each role impacts production.
About You
You’re a fit for the role of Attorney Editor if your background includes:J.D. degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school (Required)
California practice experience preferred
Law review or journal experience preferred
Self-starter with aptitude for legal research and writing
Analytical thinker who uses logic and collaborates to solve difficult problems
Decisive with a focus on making quality decisions quickly
Ability to interpret, analyze, organize, and communicate complex legal material.
Comfortable with personal computers and familiar with word processing and online applications
Can prioritize tasks and projects and pursue them with energy and drive
Great teammate who will work successfully in a shared environment.
Strong communicator who can speak and write clearly and effectively with all contacts, both in and outside Thomson Reuters.
What's in it For You?
You will join our inclusive culture of world-class talent, where we are committed to your personal and professional growth through:Hybrid Work Model:
We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role).
Wellbeing:
Comprehensive benefit plans; flexible and supportive benefits for work-life balance.
Culture:
Globally recognized and award-winning reputation for equality, diversity and inclusion.
Learning & Development:
LinkedIn Learning access; internal Talent Marketplace with opportunities to work on projects cross-company.
Social Impact:
Ten employee-driven Business Resource Groups; two paid volunteer days annually.
Purpose Driven Work:
We help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, and provide trusted, unbiased information.
Do you want to be part of a team helping re-invent the way knowledge professionals work? At Thomson Reuters, we’ve been doing just that for almost 160 years.Accessibility
As a global business, we rely on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer providing a drug-free workplace.We also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.
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As a member of the Global Commentary team you will work closely with authors to create and edit Commentary content for Westlaw, print, and Proview. Relationship management, meeting deadlines, and strong editorial skills are necessary to maintain our world class Commentary collection.
The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.In this role you will provide legal interpretation in the form of research, analysis, and writing to support the development and maintenance of Thomson Reuters Legal information in all media.Members of this team are also tasked with ensuring that published legal information contains and delivers premium legal content.THIS IS A HYBRID POSITION, requiring that you work in-office 2 days per week.About the Role
In this opportunity as Attorney Editor, you will:Legal Research, Analysis and Writing: Our Attorney Editors create and classify legal information in the form of headnotes, highlights, and other features and enhancements. You will also identify key legal issues in editorial materials while demonstrating competence in Westlaw navigation and on-line research tools.
Editorial Responsibility: Members of this team adhere to editorial publishing schedules and quality standards. They also verify their own work and that of other staff as required for accuracy and completeness, and ensure that the information is properly presented and organized.
Individual and Leadership Development: As a part of a larger team, you will attend and participate in meetings and take part in the employee evaluation process (both wider feedback and self-evaluation).
Members of our team prioritize their own work and understand the roles and responsibilities of each collaborator/team member and how each role impacts production.
About You
You’re a fit for the role of Attorney Editor if your background includes:J.D. degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school (Required)
California practice experience preferred
Law review or journal experience preferred
Self-starter with aptitude for legal research and writing
Analytical thinker who uses logic and collaborates to solve difficult problems
Decisive with a focus on making quality decisions quickly
Ability to interpret, analyze, organize, and communicate complex legal material.
Comfortable with personal computers and familiar with word processing and online applications
Can prioritize tasks and projects and pursue them with energy and drive
Great teammate who will work successfully in a shared environment.
Strong communicator who can speak and write clearly and effectively with all contacts, both in and outside Thomson Reuters.
What's in it For You?
You will join our inclusive culture of world-class talent, where we are committed to your personal and professional growth through:Hybrid Work Model:
We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role).
Wellbeing:
Comprehensive benefit plans; flexible and supportive benefits for work-life balance.
Culture:
Globally recognized and award-winning reputation for equality, diversity and inclusion.
Learning & Development:
LinkedIn Learning access; internal Talent Marketplace with opportunities to work on projects cross-company.
Social Impact:
Ten employee-driven Business Resource Groups; two paid volunteer days annually.
Purpose Driven Work:
We help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, and provide trusted, unbiased information.
Do you want to be part of a team helping re-invent the way knowledge professionals work? At Thomson Reuters, we’ve been doing just that for almost 160 years.Accessibility
As a global business, we rely on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer providing a drug-free workplace.We also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.
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