Legal Editor (Juris Doctor Required)

REED ELSEVIER SHARED SERVICES (PHILIPPINES) INC.; Quezon City; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

RELX|Reed Elsevier Philippines is seeking a Legal Editor to analyze cases and journal articles, create high-quality legal content, and ensure accuracy across CaseBase products including Legal Express and ACL.

You will annotate cases, summarize legal principles, and select material for publication while maintaining editorial standards and collaborating with a global team in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• JD degree required.
• Strong legal research and proofreading skills.
• Ability to write clearly and follow editorial standards.
• Experience with legal publishing and AI-enabled tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create legal annotations, digests, and abstracts for cases and journals.
• Analyze decisions and summarize key legal principles.
• Select cases for publication across CaseBase products.
• Proofread content to ensure accuracy and editorial consistency.
• Deliver content updates on schedule.
• Utilize AI tools to support publishing workflows.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Editing/proofreading

Communication

AI tools familiarity

Collaborative teamwork

Learning ability

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Join our CaseBase team and play a key role in delivering trusted legal intelligence to legal professionals across Australia. As a Legal Editor, you will analyze legal cases and journal articles, create high-quality legal content, and ensure the accuracy and integrity of publications within the CaseBase portfolio, including Legal Express (LE) and Australian Current Law Reporter (ACL).

Key Responsibilities

• Create legal annotations, digests, and abstracts for cases and journal articles across multiple subject areas and jurisdictions.

• Analyze legal decisions and summarize key legal principles and outcomes.

• Select relevant cases for publication in Legal Express and other CaseBase products.

• Proofread and review content to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with editorial standards.

• Contribute to the timely delivery of legal publications and content updates.

• Utilize enterprise AI tools and technologies to support legal publishing workflows and improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree holder.

• Legal practice experience and/or legal industry experience preferred.

• Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent legal reading comprehension and proofreading skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to write clearly and follow established editorial and writing standards.

• Collaborative team player with a willingness to learn and accept feedback.

• Comfortable learning and applying new technologies, including AI-enabled tools.

Why Join RELX|Reed Elsevier Philippines?

At RELX|Reed Elsevier Philippines, you'll be part of a global organization that helps professionals make better decisions through trusted information, analytics, and technology. As a Legal Editor, you'll work on meaningful legal content that supports legal professionals worldwide while building expertise in legal publishing, legal technology, and knowledge management.

We are committed to helping our employees grow and thrive through competitive rewards, career development opportunities, and a culture that values learning, innovation, and work-life balance.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary package with annual salary reviews and performance incentives

• Structured career development and learning programs

• 24 paid leave days annually, increasing to 30 paid leave days upon your 5th year of service

• Comprehensive HMO coverage for you and up to four qualified dependents

• Day 1 HMO coverage, Life Insurance, and Accident Insurance

• Flexible retirement plan

• Hybrid work arrangement with company-issued IT equipment

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment that supports professional growth and continuous learning

• Exposure to global legal content, technology, and international best practices

This is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals who want to build a long-term career beyond traditional legal practice while continuing to apply their legal expertise in a dynamic, technology-driven environment.