Legal Editor- Code Services
About The Position
American Legal Publishing provides ordinance codification (publishing current legislation into user-friendly and searchable organizational structures) and information management services (archiving, web-hosting and electronic file managing) to state and local governments. Located in downtown Cincinnati, American Legal’s staff of approximately 50 employees provides solutions to more than 3,400 clients across the country, ranging in size from Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Dallas, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Boston to villages with populations of fewer than 500. Company Summary: The International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes, standards, and building safety solutions. This includes product evaluation, accreditation, technology, training, and certification. ICC Codes, Standards, and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable, and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide. While our roots are firmly planted in the development of the Codes and Standards, our growth allows us to offer many more services to support our Codes and Standards. Position Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated individual who will work in our Cincinnati office and perform editing and possible legal research for publication of our codes of ordinances for a broad spectrum of clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism or a similar field.
- Command of English grammar
- A keen eye for detail
- Highly organized and focused
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Proficient in word processing formats (Word Perfect, Adobe, Word)
- Committed to producing quality work within assigned deadlines
- Capable of juggling multiple projects
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer or desk
- Occasional standing, walking, and reaching to access files or office supplies
- Manual dexterity for typing, filing, and handling office equipment
- Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, documents)
- Visual acuity to read printed and digital materials
- Auditory ability to communicate effectively in person and over the phone
- Must be able to work in standard office environment with artificial lighting and climate control
Responsibilities
- Organizing project materials
- Compiling editorial notes
- Editing word processing files to implement changes
- Producing a working draft
- Detailed proofreading for grammar, sense, consistency, spelling and format
- Production of camera-ready copy
- Maintaining electronic files of current codes of ordinances in a variety of formats
- Interacting with clients to provide solutions to codification issues
- Customer service follow-up with clients
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- paid vacation and sick time
- health/dental/vision insurance
- 401k with generous company match immediately vested
- company paid basic life insurance
- short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Additional voluntary benefit offerings are available such as critical illness insurance, flexible spending accounts, and pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
