Litigation and trials reporter Job at The Texas Lawbook in Dallas

The Texas Lawbook is the premier publication dedicated to delivering in-depth news and analysis for Texas-based lawyers who represent businesses in litigation, transactional and regulatory matters across the nation.

As our team continues to grow, we are seeking a reporter with a minimum of two years of civil trial coverage experience to join our dynamic newsroom.

This position is fully remote, but the selected candidate is required to live in Dallas. Extensive travel across Texas will be necessary for covering trials and to develop relationships with sources for other types of stories.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are looking for an experienced and motivated reporter who can cover civil and white-collar criminal trials statewide, bringing crucial stories to light for our audience of lawyers, judges, and other subscribers. The Lawbook focuses on work led or handled by lawyers across the state, in addition to following notable cases involving key companies and executives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Source development: Build and maintain relationships within the legal community to stay ahead of emerging trends and breaking news.
2. Docket diver: Analyze court filings, legal arguments, and jury decisions to craft engaging stories explaining the broader implications to our subscribers.
3. On-location reporting: Travel across Texas as needed to attend trials in person and file real-time updates.
4. Scoop hound: Deliver exclusive stories involving Texas trials and litigators, and introduce our subscribers to key newsmakers through in-depth profiles.
5. Enterprise reporting: Provide analysis around trial trends and other topics that impact litigation in Texas.
6. Collaboration: Work closely with editors and other reporters to ensure dependable, comprehensive coverage.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience in legal journalism, with on-site commercial trial coverage preferred.
• Strong understanding of the federal and Texas legal landscape and their key players.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and generate compelling story ideas.
• Willingness to travel frequently within Texas as news dictates; reliable transportation is a requirement.
• Comfort with tight deadlines and the fast pace of breaking news.
• Must live in or be willing to relocate to Dallas.

WHY JOIN US?

• Work remotely with a dedicated, veteran journalism team across the state.
• Read by influential newsmakers in the Texas legal market.
• Focus on context, not clicks, with no daily story quotas.
• Locally owned newsroom free from outside corporate pressures.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your resume, cover letter, and five of your best stories that showcase a mix of your breaking news and enterprise reporting to michelle.casady@texaslawbook.net.

Recent college graduates will not be considered for this role, but prospective candidates with ties to Texas who recently graduated may submit their resumes for future consideration.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

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