[Hiring] Senior Attorney Editor @Thomson Reuters

Role Description

Thomson Reuters is seeking a Senior Attorney Editor to contribute to our 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 and practical guidance relied upon by legal professionals across the state.

In this opportunity as a Senior Attorney Editor, you will:

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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. Litigation experience 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.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Westlaw online legal research platform and Microsoft Office 365.
• Experience working with content management systems or similar publishing tools.

Benefits

• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities.
• Career Development and Growth: Fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive benefit plans including flexible vacation, mental health days, retirement savings, and tuition reimbursement.
• Culture: Award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, and work-life balance.
• Social Impact: Opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and ESG initiatives.
• Making a Real-World Impact: Helping customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency.