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Attorney Editor (30-hours per week) Job at ACI Building Systems LLC in Madison
ACI Building Systems LLC, Madison, Wisconsin, United States
State Bar of Wisconsin Attorney Editor (30-hour per week, remote position)
The State Bar of Wisconsin has an opening for a creative, intelligent, detail-oriented person to work in our nationally recognized, award-winning book publishing program. The attorney editor will work closely with volunteer authors, production staff and other editors in the development and delivery of high-quality legal publications for our members. Don't miss this opportunity to work with top professionals in the legal community in the development and delivery of high-quality legal publications for Wisconsin Attorneys!
Who We Are
The State Bar of Wisconsin is a professional association, created by the Wisconsin Supreme Court, for all attorneys who hold a Wisconsin law license. With more than 25,000 members, the State Bar exists to serve its members and the public by promoting the law and access to justice. We aid the courts in improving the administration of justice, provide continuing legal education and other services for our members, support the education of law students, and educate the public about the legal system. The State Bar of Wisconsin also provides public services - such as attorney referrals and public education - and supports programs that provide reduced-fee legal assistance for low-income state residents.
What You Will Love
What You Will Do
Requirements
What We Are Looking For
Compensation and Benefits
This 30-hour per week position is eligible for benefits. The State Bar of Wisconsin offers competitive compensation with annual merit increases and excellent benefits including:
•Paid vacation and paid sick leave
•Excellent and low-cost health and dental insurance
•Fully paid life and long-term disability insurance
•10 paid holidays plus personal days
•Remote and hybrid work schedules and flexibility
•8% 401(k) contribution!!
•The State Bar is also a "qualified employer" for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
How To Apply
To apply, upload your resume and cover letter, including salary expectations . This position will be posted until it is filled but priority will be given to applicants who submit early, so don't wait. Apply today!
The State Bar of Wisconsin equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and seek to create a supportive, welcoming environment for all. We hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds, because it's the right thing to do and it makes us stronger. Candidates who share these values and reflect the rich diversity of our community are encouraged to apply.
The State Bar of Wisconsin has an opening for a creative, intelligent, detail-oriented person to work in our nationally recognized, award-winning book publishing program. The attorney editor will work closely with volunteer authors, production staff and other editors in the development and delivery of high-quality legal publications for our members. Don't miss this opportunity to work with top professionals in the legal community in the development and delivery of high-quality legal publications for Wisconsin Attorneys!
Who We Are
The State Bar of Wisconsin is a professional association, created by the Wisconsin Supreme Court, for all attorneys who hold a Wisconsin law license. With more than 25,000 members, the State Bar exists to serve its members and the public by promoting the law and access to justice. We aid the courts in improving the administration of justice, provide continuing legal education and other services for our members, support the education of law students, and educate the public about the legal system. The State Bar of Wisconsin also provides public services - such as attorney referrals and public education - and supports programs that provide reduced-fee legal assistance for low-income state residents.
What You Will Love
- Working with a mission-driven organization that acts with integrity, promotes justice, and works toward a fair and just legal system.
- The people, the culture, and a flexible work environment! We care about our people, our work, and our members. We value work/life balance and offer excellent benefits and flexibility to support our employees and their lives outside of work. Once fully trained and proficient, this position has the option to work remotely with the expectation to come into the office 1 day per month.
- Using your law degree outside of the courtroom and the opportunity to build relationships with the thought leaders and experts in Wisconsin's legal community.
What You Will Do
- Edit manuscripts for substance, structure, and clarity; reorganize and rewrite as necessary, ensuring high quality publications.
- Prepare the content of preliminary pages, summaries of developments, indices, appendices, tables, etc. for our PINNACLE product line.
- Provide preliminary legal research and analysis to authors; clarify authors' meaning and verify accuracy of legal citations; update case and statutory law, to ensure accurate, timely, and relevant content.
- Project manage assigned projects to ensure deadlines are met: track receipt of manuscripts, coordinate the work of others involved, and provide information to authors on the publication schedule and processes.
- Foster relationships with members of the legal community, volunteers, and State Bar staff to develop a network for acquiring relevant content for PINNACLE products.
- Provide assistance and resources to authors as needed throughout the publication process, ensuring excellent customer service.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams such as communications, seminars, customer service and marketing on the development of material for new and existing PINNACLE products.
Requirements
What We Are Looking For
- Law degree
- Ability to edit complex legal materials for content, clarity, grammar, and style. Prefer professional editing experience.
- Excellent research and analytical skills
- Project management skills
- Ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Demonstrated proficiency in grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and copy editing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word. Prefer experience with Asana, Adobe, Westlaw, and Fastcase.
- Professional editing and/or appellate law clerk experience is desired along with an interest in new educational product development. An editing test will be required.
- Ability to lead and influence volunteers to meet project objectives and timelines
- Adaptability and flexibility to change, process improvement and new department initiatives
- Innovative thought leader aware of the most recent developments in Wisconsin law
- Ability to meet KPI's including but not limited to budget and revenue goals, on time delivery, editorial quality, author satisfaction, reader engagement, and project budget variance.
Compensation and Benefits
This 30-hour per week position is eligible for benefits. The State Bar of Wisconsin offers competitive compensation with annual merit increases and excellent benefits including:
•Paid vacation and paid sick leave
•Excellent and low-cost health and dental insurance
•Fully paid life and long-term disability insurance
•10 paid holidays plus personal days
•Remote and hybrid work schedules and flexibility
•8% 401(k) contribution!!
•The State Bar is also a "qualified employer" for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
How To Apply
To apply, upload your resume and cover letter, including salary expectations . This position will be posted until it is filled but priority will be given to applicants who submit early, so don't wait. Apply today!
The State Bar of Wisconsin equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and seek to create a supportive, welcoming environment for all. We hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds, because it's the right thing to do and it makes us stronger. Candidates who share these values and reflect the rich diversity of our community are encouraged to apply.