Legal Editor

New York State Unified Court System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 91,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a meticulous Legal Editor to join its Law Reporting Bureau in Albany, New York. This role involves critical responsibilities such as checking and head noting court opinions for publication, drafting correspondence to judges, and editing materials for the official compilation of Codes, Rules, and Regulations. The ideal candidate will be a member of the New York State Bar and possess strong editing and legal research skills. Join this forward-thinking organization and contribute to the integrity and accuracy of legal documentation in the state.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Paternity Leave

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the New York State Bar.
• Experience in legal editing and research is essential.

Responsibilities

• Check and head note court opinions for publication.
• Draft correspondence to judges regarding court opinions.
• Edit material for the official compilation of legal documents.

Skills

Legal Research

Editing

Drafting Correspondence

Education

Admission to the New York State Bar

Job description

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The New York State Unified Court System is seeking a Legal Editor to serve in the NYS Law Reporting Bureau in Albany, New York.

Key Responsibilities

• Checking and head noting court opinions for publication in the Official Reports.
• Drafting correspondence to judges in connection with court opinions.
• Editing material for incorporation into the official compilation of Codes, Rules, and Regulations of the State of New York.
• Performing other relating confidential duties.

Qualifications:

Admission to the New York State Bar.

Please view the full job announcement at: 40145_Extended.pdf

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Courts of Law, Government Administration, and Legal Services

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