Attorney Editor

** Attorney Editor*
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* Job Description:

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* ** Role

Summary:

** Want to work with a team of attorney editors to provide world-class annotated statutory and regulatory information for legal professionals using Thomson Reuters’ Westlaw, Pro View and print products?

Attorney Editors provide legal interpretation in the form of research, analysis, and writing to support the development and maintenance of information in all media.  As well as ensure that published information contains premium content.  At Thomson Reuters, we deliver intelligent information quickly and efficiently, so professionals have knowledge to act. We combine industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers in the financial, legal, tax and accounting, intellectual property and scientific, healthcare, and media markets, powered by the world’s most trusted news organization.

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* Key Responsibilities:

** In this opportunity as an
** Attorney Editor**, you will be responsible for:
* ** Legal Research, Analysis and Enhancement of Primary Law Content:
** Create editorial enhancements to help customers understand the context and developments of the law, classify legal information in the form of headnotes and other text, maintain up to date and accurate statutory text by analyzing and integrating enacted legislation, and review content rendered as print or electronic products for completeness and accuracy.
* ** Editorial Responsibilities:
** Meet editorial publishing schedules and quality standards, follow editorial style and standards for the department and individual jurisdictions, verify your own work and that of others as required for accuracy and completeness, and to ensure that the information is properly presented and organized. In this role, you will develop legal knowledge and skills training as needed to complete work and stay current on legal trends and developments related to the employee’s editorial responsibilities.
* ** Individual and Leadership Development:
** As part of a larger team, you will attend and participate in meetings, prioritize your own work and the work of others, and take part in the employee evaluation process (both wider feedback and self-evaluation).  To be most effective at your job, you will develop knowledge of Thomson Reuters Legal publications and products related to your responsibilities, and those of competitors.  

Members of our team understand the roles and responsibilities of each team member and how each role affects production.

You will also be required to demonstrate competence on company specific systems necessary to perform job functions, including demonstrating competence in Westlaw navigation and on-line research tools.

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* Required Qualifications:

** You are a fit for the role of
** Attorney Editor
** if your background includes:
* J.D. degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school
* Strong legal research and analytical skills
* Exceptional editorial judgment and attention to detail
* Ability to interpret, analyze, organize, and communicate complex legal material
* Understanding of editorial production process and requirements
* Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with all contacts, both in and outside Thomson Reuters.  
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Skilled in the use of personal computers and has familiarity with word processing and on-line applications
* Ability to prioritize tasks/projects
* Able to work successfully in a collaborative or team environment  #LI-DS4  
** What’s in it For You?**
* ** Hybrid Work Model:
** We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.
* ** Flexibility & Work-Life…