Legal Primary Source Documents Team Manager

Manages and directs the Legal Primary Source Documents team within the Research and Reference department. Writes and edits legal summaries and abstracts of source materials, including opinions, rulings, guidance, and procedures. Assigns source materials for summarizing. Must have excellent organizational skills and be able to produce copy with a strong emphasis on tight, accurate, and authoritative style. Facilitates and coordinates efforts within the team, the department, and with other departments on behalf of Research and Reference department goals.

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

1. Oversees and directs the Legal Primary Source Documents staff to ensure that deadlines are met, quality is maintained, and staff is working appropriate schedules.
2. Supervises subordinate staff, including hiring recommending raises, disciplinary actions, and termination.
3. Coordinates with other teams and/or departments on special projects requiring editorial expertise and assistance.
4. Trains and onboards new members of the Legal Primary Source Documents staff. Updates all team procedures and keeps team members apprised of changes to editorial standards or policies.
5. Writes summaries of tax-related federal court cases, regulations, public comments on regulations, guidance, administrative rulings, news releases, and legislation pe