Attorney Editor

Thomson Reuters

70d • $56,000 - $104,000

About The Position

Thomson Reuters is seeking an Attorney Editor to write and edit current awareness content for Westlaw Today for legal practitioners across a broad range of practice areas that may include bankruptcy, antitrust, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, securities or related topics. The Attorney Editor will research, write and publish timely legal analysis articles on developments related to corporate transactions, litigation, legislation and regulation.

Requirements

• A J.D. and experience writing and analyzing legal content related to corporate transactions, bankruptcy, antitrust, corporate finance, or securities.
• Experience in legal journalism, news or other writing environment.
• Superior writing and editing skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Familiarity with Associated Press style.
• Ability to write about complex legal issues clearly and simply.
• Experience using Thomson Reuters Westlaw and online legal research platforms.
• Ability to quickly learn and master new technologies.
• Familiarity and comfort with AI-assisted tools and an understanding of the ethical implications of their use.
• Ability to prioritize concurrent projects and adhere to challenging deadlines.
• Ability to adapt and change quickly to meet the needs of ongoing responsibilities and emerging projects.

Responsibilities

• Research, write and edit high-quality articles daily.
• Prioritize concurrent projects to meet challenging deadlines.
• Analyze and anticipate the interests of a targeted professional audience.
• Identify key court, regulatory and transactional documents.
• Develop and maintain contacts with members of the legal community in assigned focus areas.
• Assist with online publishing tasks, including assigning topics, linking and social media notifications.
• Work with colleagues and other departments globally to foster company goals.
• Contribute to product development as needed.
• Regularly use AI solutions in your day-to-day work and contribute to development and refinement of AI tools.
• Perform legal research using Westlaw, CoCounsel, and systems.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Model: Flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office).
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Supportive workplace policies for personal and professional responsibilities.
• Career Development and Growth: Continuous learning and skill development opportunities.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive benefit plans including flexible vacation, mental health days, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, and wellness resources.
• Culture: Award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging.
• Social Impact: Opportunities for community involvement and pro-bono projects.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs.
• 401k plan with company match.
• Paid time off including parental leave and sabbatical leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree