Senior Legal Information Specialist

Fox•New York, NY

About The Position

Fox News Channel is looking for a Senior Legal Information Specialist for its Brainroom in New York. As a Legal Specialist, you are a consistent, reliable communicator, with a primetime focus, who will be on the front lines to summarize and explain breaking news context for Fox's record-breaking evening and early-morning shows. Meeting deadlines, editorial awareness, and a prowess for team coordination is paramount. We are looking for an individual who is flexible, with a remarkable work ethic and strong news judgment. You will be required to handle multiple breaking news stories in our fast-paced environment. The Senior Legal Information Specialist reports to the Brainroom Director, and works closely with Brainroom Information staff and Legal Specialist staff, as well as producers, reporters, and other Fox News Media units to integrate our meticulous coverage across all Fox News Media platforms.

Requirements

J.D. and Bachelor’s degree required
2+ years of experience in a research role or strong internships in a professional live news environment
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including regular weekend hours, early mornings or evenings, and holidays
Proficiency with PACER, Lexis-Nexis, Factiva, Accurint and other research databases
A strong knowledge of criminal law and procedure
Familiarity with both civil legal procedure and the federal court system
Ability to concisely explain case significance, including those before the U.S. Supreme Court
Aptitude in comparing statutes and regulations across jurisdictions, including constructing and updating 50-state summaries on a variety of topics (controlled substances, voting laws, capital punishment, etc.)
Capacity to juggle multiple assignments under tight deadlines and extreme pressure
Strong writing skills
A drive to problem-solve and communicate effectively
A passion for politics and the news

Responsibilities

Break down newsworthy court cases and legal issues into layman’s terms
Complete high-visibility, high-pressure research requests under tight deadlines.
Retrieve, analyze and produce detailed research on newsworthy topics.
Aid in the production of briefing books and political backgrounders that will be distributed throughout the organization.
Build strong relationships with Primetime and early-morning show teams and showrunners.
Communicate with the Brainroom Director consistently, quickly, and reliably.