Legal News Copy Editor - Deadline-Driven & Precise

RELX International

United States

Remote

USD 45,000 - 74,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, part of RELX, seeks an Associate Legal News Copy Editor to edit and write daily legal news across topics. You will ensure accuracy, apply house style, and deliver high-quality copy for rigorous deadlines from anywhere in the United States.

The role requires hard news copyediting experience, strong news judgment, and the ability to explain complex legal topics. A journalism degree is preferred; Eastern time zone availability and independent work are essential.

Qualifications

Hard news copyediting experience and excellent news judgment.
Bachelor’s degree in journalism/communications or relevant work experience.
Ability to multitask and reprioritize throughout the day.
Ability to understand and explain complex legal topics.
Skilled and speedy copy editor and news writer.
Able to work Eastern time zone hours.
Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

Edit legal news copy for clarity, accuracy, readability and style.
Check legal terminology and procedural accuracy.
Verify factual details.
Review headlines, leads and copy.
Apply house style consistently.
Review legal citations and case information.
Protect against substantive editing errors.
Identify gaps and ambiguities.
Maintain neutrality and appropriate legal-news tone.
Perform final publication-quality review.
Work within deadline-driven news operations and meet all deadlines.
Support editorial standards and consistency across the service.
May gather news and write articles explaining court opinions and other litigation documents.