Legal Editor

Tax Analysts is looking for a detail-oriented and strategic Legal Editor to refine expert analysis, news, and commentary for both print and digital publication. In this role, you’ll edit content for clarity and accuracy, write and edit abstracts and summaries, and coordinate final layouts and revisions with the editorial team to ensure high-quality publication.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include the Following:

• Edits inside and outside analysis, news, and commentary for print and electronic publication, according to established procedures.
• May assign, edit, and review stories for print and electronic publications, according to established policies and procedures.
• Edits for substance, style, and accuracy, conducts research as needed, and ensures proper citation style, according to established policies and procedures.
• Ensures a consistently high level of quality in the writing and editing of commentary and news stories.
• Writes and edits legal summaries and summaries for published material, including primary source documents.
• May supervise subordinate staff, including hiring, recommending raises, and disciplinary actions, including termination.
• Coordinates with other editorial departments to assure quality of published articles.
• May write analysis and commentary articles for publication, according to established deadlines and procedures.
• Enters information in the Content Management System, according to established procedures.
• May participate in company-sponsored conferences, roundtable discussions, etc.  Responds to internal and external queries related to content. May be required to explain peer review standards to outside sources.
• Adheres to established publication deadlines, and company style guide.
• May organize, prioritize, and assign source material documents for summarizing.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated strong knowledge of writing and editing concepts and principles.
• Must be able to evaluate content for grammar, clarity, and coherence.
• Technical expertise in tax-related subject matter, generally acquired through education, but may also be acquired on the job.
• Ability to apply knowledge of tax law and writing concepts in a flexible, appropriate manner to diverse media and formats.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain rapport.
• Ability to work under deadline pressure in a fast-paced team environment.
• Good computer skills, including a working knowledge of MS Windows and MS Word.

Requirements

• J.D. required; LL.M. preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in writing, editing or copy editing print and electronic products, including experience in substantive editing of print documents for online presentation.
• Previous experience in tax publishing preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standard style manuals.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Trade Publication/News Subscription Reimbursement
• Exercise Room
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Parental Leave

Tax Analysts is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.