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Thomson Reuters · 10 hours ago

Senior Attorney Editor

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$72K/yr - $134K/yr

6+ years exp

Thomson Reuters is seeking a Senior Attorney Editor to contribute to their highly respected Rutter Group Practice Guides. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in California law to conduct in-depth legal research, rigorous analysis, and sophisticated writing, directly shaping the comprehensive legal commentary relied upon by legal professionals across the state.

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Hiring Manager

Dushyanth Shetty

Responsibilities

Conduct rigorous legal research and analysis of authorities, actively monitoring new case law, legislation, and legal developments to inform content

Draft, review, and meticulously edit high-quality legal commentary and practical guidance, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and conformity to established editorial standards

Collaborate effectively with outside authors and internal partners to build relationships, gather insights, and ensure seamless content production

Leverage deep legal knowledge to support content innovation, including testing and validating AI solutions by contributing to gold data creation and model output evaluation

Manage and prioritize work effectively under demanding deadlines and established publishing schedules, communicating clearly with all stakeholders

Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the legal market environment, including customer needs and competitor offerings, to ensure content relevance

Qualification

Juris Doctor (J.D.)California Bar admissionCalifornia law expertiseLegal research skillsLegal writing skillsAnalytical skillsEditorial judgmentContent management systemsAttention to detailMicrosoft Office 365Westlaw proficiencyCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCollaboration skillsAdaptabilityTime management

Required

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active admission to the California Bar are mandatory

Minimum of 6 years of experience practicing law in California, demonstrating a deep understanding of California legal practice and procedures. Experience in Family Law litigation strongly preferred

Superior legal research, writing, and analytical skills, with the proven ability to interpret, analyze, and distill complex legal material into clear, concise, and accurate content

Exceptional editorial judgment and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring content accuracy, style consistency, and compliance with publishing standards

Proven ability to adapt quickly to new fields of law and critically evaluate content for accuracy and completeness

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with internal teams, outside authors, and stakeholders

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment