Legal Editor, Criminal & DUI Law
About The Position
The Criminal & DUI Law Legal Editor position at Nolo offers work-life balance, a nontraditional career in law, and an opportunity to flex writing and editing skills in a forward-thinking, AI-enhanced environment. This role involves working on content that reaches millions of readers navigating the legal process. Nolo, a subsidiary of Internet Brands, is a preeminent provider of do-it-yourself legal solutions for consumers and small businesses, producing articles, books, apps, and software. The Legal Editor position is for a lawyer with natural writing and editing ability, attention to detail, and the talent to make complex legal issues accessible to the layperson. The role is within a collaborative team that uses AI tools and process efficiencies to streamline content creation, allowing focus on accuracy, accessibility, and authority in the modern SEO and GEO landscape. Nolo is based in the Bay Area but is open to remote candidates who can travel to the office occasionally.
Requirements
- excellent writing and editing skills and careful attention to detail
- a facility for writing for a consumer audience, explaining complex concepts in an easy-to-digest manner
- a forward-thinking AI mindset with a demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and naturally integrate tools into daily tasks
- a law degree from an ABA-accredited law school and no professional disciplinary history
- at least two years’ background as a practicing attorney, including experience in criminal law or DUI specifically
- the ability and willingness to create and edit content in additional areas of law
Responsibilities
- write and edit legally accurate, highly accessible articles for Nolo’s websites
- leverage and refine established AI workflows to drive rapid, highly accurate content updates
- train and collaborate with freelance writers, integrating their work into our streamlined editorial processes
- update content for accuracy, usefulness, and style
- contribute to other projects such as book editing and social media as a subject matter expert
Benefits
- health insurance options such as medical, dental, and vision coverage
- flexible spending accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care
- short-term and long-term disability insurance
- life and AD&D insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
- paid time off (PTO)
- paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- well-being coaching services
- voluntary benefits such as home, auto and pet insurance
- discounted legal and financial services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
