Antitrust - Managing Editor, Antitrust Law Journal

American Bar Association•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The American Bar Association (ABA) is a member-based organization committed to advancing the rule of law by providing resources for legal professionals, conducting law school accreditation, and developing model ethics codes. The ABA focuses on ensuring access to justice, a fair legal process, and respect for the rule of law globally. Staff at the ABA benefit from continuing education and career development opportunities, with a focus on eliminating bias, enhancing diversity, and advancing the rule of law. The ABA offers a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health spending accounts, supplemental life and disability insurance, prepaid legal programs, and a complimentary ABA membership. Flexible/hybrid work arrangements may be available for residents of specific states, and employees are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Requirements

Possession of a JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
At least one law school course in antitrust.
Working knowledge of at least basic economics.
Lawyer or law professor with at least 3 years of practice, including an emphasis on antitrust.
Significant legal writing experience.
Law review experience.

Nice To Haves

Previous publishing experience in writing and/or editing specialized legal books, periodicals, or law reviews.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day logistics of producing the Antitrust Law Journal.
Provide academic rigor, substantive accuracy, and quality control for articles in the editing pipeline.
Participate in the development and final production of articles for publication, including submission, peer review, editing, cite checking, typesetting, and production.
Manage the submission process, including communicating with submitters, checking conflicts information, assigning peer reviewers, assessing referee comments, corresponding with referees, discussing referee reports with editors, and preparing draft emails for submission acceptances and rejections.
Manage the development and progress of articles through the editing process, including tracking and reporting on article status, communicating with the editorial board, participating in conference calls, assigning editors, communicating with authors and editors, and reviewing edits.
Manage the fact- and cite-checking process for each article, reviewing all citations for academic rigor, fair characterization of cited material and quotations, and correct interpretation of data and quantitative analyses.
Prepare final articles for typesetting and printing by managing author and editor review of proofs and communicating with vendors.
Perform other related duties as required.