Legal Writer

Tax Analysts • Falls Church, VA

25d

About The Position

The Legal Writer writes and edits legal summaries and abstracts of source material, including cases, rulings, and procedures, and researches and reports on assigned topics for print and electronic publication. The role requires excellent organizational skills and a strong emphasis on tight, accurate, authoritative writing. The writer may also assign source material for summarizing.

The position covers tax-related court cases, legislation, regulations, public comments on regulations, guidance, administrative rulings, news releases, and other developments concerning tax policy and law. The writer may create explanatory content, such as summaries of sections of the Internal Revenue Code, and enters information into the Content Management System according to established procedures. The role also involves editing, research, accurate citation, monitoring current events, meeting publication deadlines, and alerting editorial staff to newsworthy developments.

Requirements

• J.D. required.
• Highly motivated and well-organized.
• Ability to work under deadline pressure in a team environment.
• Good computer skills, including working knowledge of MS Windows and MS Word.
• Familiarity with online publishing and web-content management.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in tax publishing or practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write summaries of tax-related court cases, legislation, regulations, public comments on regulations, guidance, administrative rulings, and news releases pertaining to tax policy and law.
• Create explanatory writing as assigned, such as Internal Revenue Code section summaries.
• Enter information in the Content Management System according to established procedures.
• Keep abreast of current events through pertinent literature, media, and contacts with government officials, tax professionals, industry groups, and others.
• Adhere to established publication deadlines and company style guidelines.
• Organize, prioritize, and assign source material for summarizing, as needed.
• Edit for substance, style, and accuracy; conduct research as needed; and ensure proper citation style.
• Alert editorial staff about newsworthy documents and developments.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k), immediately vested.
• Tuition assistance.
• Qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Generous paid time off.
• Dog-friendly office.
• Private gym onsite.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Trade publication/news subscription reimbursement.
• Exercise room.
• Paid holidays.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• Parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree