News Assistant

Law360 is seeking a News Assistant to join our London bureau. The position’s primary responsibilities are checking court dockets, monitoring regulatory databases and websites, and pitching story ideas to editors.

News Assistants also track parliamentary hearings and other noteworthy events.

This role will give aspiring journalists a chance to learn about a wide range of beats, including the courts and top enforcement agencies, policy making at the U.K. and EU governments, as well as broader business news like M&A, private equity and capital markets.

The position offers an opportunity to build your news gathering skills and develop writing and editing expertise, with a pathway toward a junior reporter role.

About Us

LexisNexis, a part of RELX, is a leading global provider of legal, regulatory, and business information. We help customers increase productivity and improve decision-making and outcomes. Our 10,500 experts and innovative tools help us shape a better world for our customers and communities.

Law360, a LexisNexis company, is an online newswire for business lawyers that covers major litigation, transactions, and regulatory issues. Founded in 2004 and acquired by LexisNexis in 2012, Law360 is a cutting-edge organization and one of the fastest-growing subscription news services in the U.S. Our subscribers include the largest law firms in the U.S. and around the world, in-house counsel at major corporations, and key decision-makers in the government sector.

Requirements:

Law360 offers extensive training on legal topics. Business or legal reporting experience is not required. However, professional reporting experience and strong writing and analytical skills are required to succeed in this job.

Demonstrated research and writing skills

Strong organizational skills

Media or publishing industry experience

Research experience

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field

Qualified candidates will be asked to complete writing and reporting tests electronically.