Legal Editor

Edits inside and outside analysis and commentary for print and electronic publication. Write and edits abstracts and summaries for published materials, and coordinates final layout and changes to printed material with editorial team. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet editorial department objectives.  

1. Edits inside and outside analysis and commentary for print and electronic publication, according to established procedures. 
2. May edit and review stories for print and electronic publications, according to established policies and procedures. 
3. Edits for substance, style, and accuracy, conducts research as needed, and ensures proper citation style, according to established policies and procedures. 
4. Ensures a consistently high level of quality in the writing and editing of commentary and news stories. 
5. Writes and edits legal summaries and summaries for published material 
6. Coordinates with other editorial departments to assure quality of published articles. 
7. Enters information in the Content Management System, according to established procedures. 
8. May participate in company-sponsored conferences, roundtable discussions, etc.  Responds to internal and external queries related to content. May be required to explain peer review standards to outside sources,