Attorney Editor

Thomson Reuters•Eagan, MN

13d•$58,100 - $107,900•Hybrid

About The Position

Attorney Editors provide legal interpretation in the form of research, analysis, and writing to support the development and maintenance of information in all media. As well as ensure that published information contains premium content. At Thomson Reuters, we deliver intelligent information quickly and efficiently, so professionals have knowledge to act. We combine industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers in the financial, legal, tax and accounting, intellectual property and scientific, healthcare, and media markets, powered by the world’s most trusted news organization.

Requirements

J.D. degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school
Strong legal research and analytical skills
Exceptional editorial judgment and attention to detail
Ability to interpret, analyze, organize, and communicate complex legal material
Understanding of editorial production process and requirements
Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with all contacts, both in and outside Thomson Reuters.

Nice To Haves

Skilled in the use of personal computers and has familiarity with word processing and on-line applications
Ability to prioritize tasks/projects
Able to work successfully in a collaborative or team environment

Responsibilities

Legal Research, Analysis and Enhancement of Primary Law Content: Create editorial enhancements to help customers understand the context and developments of the law, classify legal information in the form of headnotes and other text, maintain up to date and accurate statutory text by analyzing and integrating enacted legislation, and review content rendered as print or electronic products for completeness and accuracy.
Editorial Responsibilities: Meet editorial publishing schedules and quality standards, follow editorial style and standards for the department and individual jurisdictions, verify your own work and that of others as required for accuracy and completeness, and to ensure that the information is properly presented and organized. In this role, you will develop legal knowledge and skills training as needed to complete work and stay current on legal trends and developments related to the employee’s editorial responsibilities.
Individual and Leadership Development: As part of a larger team, you will attend and participate in meetings, prioritize your own work and the work of others, and take part in the employee evaluation process (both wider feedback and self-evaluation). To be most effective at your job, you will develop knowledge of Thomson Reuters Legal publications and products related to your responsibilities, and those of competitors.
Demonstrate competence on company specific systems necessary to perform job functions, including demonstrating competence in Westlaw navigation and on-line research tools.

Benefits

Flexible vacation
two company-wide Mental Health Days off
access to the Headspace app
retirement savings
tuition reimbursement
employee incentive programs
resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs
competitive 401k plan with company match
competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off
paid holidays
parental leave
sabbatical leave
optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee
optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
fitness reimbursement
access to Employee Assistance Program
Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee
access to 529 Plan
commuter benefits
Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan