Legal News Copy Editor – AI-Driven, Fast-Paced

RELX International; Dayton (OH); Remote; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, part of RELX, is hiring an Associate Legal News Copy Editor to edit legal beats daily. The role covers court cases, regulatory actions, and legislative updates, with responsibilities for writing articles and ensuring neutral, accurate reporting.

The position can be performed anywhere in the United States, following Eastern Time hours and a fast-paced news cycle. Competitive pay ranges reflect U.S. regional differences and base pay varies by location.

Qualifications

• Possess hard news copyediting experience and excellent news judgment.
• Be a skilled and speedy copy editor and news writer.
• Ability to understand and explain complex legal topics.

Responsibilities

• Edit legal news copy for clarity, accuracy, readability and style.
• Check legal terminology and procedural accuracy.
• Verify factual details and review headlines, leads and copy.
• Apply house style consistently and review legal citations.

Skills

Hard news copyediting

News writing

Deadline-driven

Eastern Time hours

Multitasking

Explain complex legal topics

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism/communications

Job description

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, part of RELX, is hiring an Associate Legal News Copy Editor to edit legal beats daily. The role covers court cases, regulatory actions, and legislative updates, with responsibilities for writing articles and ensuring neutral, accurate reporting.

The position can be performed anywhere in the United States, following Eastern Time hours and a fast-paced news cycle. Competitive pay ranges reflect U.S. regional differences and base pay varies by location.