Legal Writer

Key Responsibilities

Research, write and edit high-quality articles daily.
Prioritize concurrent projects to meet challenging deadlines.
Analyze and anticipate interests of a targeted professional audience.
Identify key court, regulatory and transactional documents.
Develop and maintain contacts with members of the legal community in assigned focus areas.
Assist with online and print publishing tasks, including assigning topics, linking and reviewing page layout.
Work with colleagues and other departments to foster company goals.
Contribute to product development as needed.

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.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

J.D. preferred but not required.
Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism or related field.
Experience in legal journalism, news or other writing environment.
Superior writing and editing skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
Familiarity with Associated Press style.
Proven news judgment and analytical ability.
Experience using Thomson Reuters Westlaw and online legal research platforms.
Ability to quickly learn and master new technologies.
Ability to prioritize concurrent projects and adhere to challenging deadlines.