Legal Writer

Tax Analysts; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

401K: Immediately vested

Tuition assistance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PFSL)

Generous Paid Time Off

Dog-friendly office

Private gym onsite

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Trade Publication/News Subscription Re

Exercise Room

Paid Holidays

Vacation and Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Job summary

Tax Analysts, based in Falls Church, VA, seeks an experienced editor/writer to summarize tax-related cases, legislation, regulations, and rulings for publication. The role emphasizes accurate, authoritative writing and strict adherence to deadlines.

The ideal candidate holds a J.D., is organized, and can manage multiple tasks in a team setting, with proficiency in MS Word and web-content management. Prior tax publishing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• J.D. required
• Highly motivated and well-organized
• Ability to work under deadline pressure in a team environment
• Good computer skills, including working knowledge of MS Word
• Familiarity with online publishing and web-content management
• Previous experience in tax publishing or practice preferred

Responsibilities

• Writes summaries of tax-related court cases, legislation, regulations, public comments on regulations, guidance, administrative rulings, and news releases pertaining to tax policy and law
• Creates explanatory writing as assigned, such as Internal Revenue Code section summaries
• Enters information in the Content Management System, according to established procedures
• Keeps abreast of current events through pertinent literature, media, and contacts with government officials, tax professionals, industry groups, and others
• Adheres to established publication deadlines, and company style guidelines
• May organize, prioritize, and assign source material for summarizing
• Edits for substance, style, and accuracy, conducts research as needed, and ensures proper citation style
• Alerts editorial staff about newsworthy documents and developments

Skills

Organizational skills

Deadline-driven

Team collaboration

Editing/research

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

MS Word

Content Management System

MS Windows

Web-content management

Job description

Writes and edits legal summaries and abstracts of source material including cases, rulings, and procedures, and researches and reports on assigned topics for print and electronic publication. Must have excellent organizational skills and be able to produce copy that with a strong emphasis on tight, accurate, authoritative writing. May also assign source material for summarizing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet the department's objectives.

1. Writes summaries of tax-related court cases, legislation, regulations, public comments on regulations, guidance, administrative rulings, and news releases pertaining to tax policy and law.
2. Creates explanatory writing as assigned, such as Internal Revenue Code section summaries.
3. Enters information in the Content Management System, according to established procedures.
4. Keeps abreast of current events through pertinent literature, media, and contacts with government officials, tax professionals, industry groups, and others.
5. Adheres to established publication deadlines, and company style guidelines.
6. May organize, prioritize, and assign source material for summarizing.
7. Edits for substance, style, and accuracy, conducts research as needed, and ensures proper citation style.
8. Alerts editorial staff about newsworthy documents and developments.

• J.D. required
• Highly motivated and well-organized
• Ability to work under deadline pressure in a team environment
• Good computer skills, including working knowledge of MS Windows and MS Word
• Familiarity with online publishing and web-content management
• Previous experience in tax publishing or practice preferred

Salary Range: $87,000 - $95,000

• Health/Dental/Vision
• 401K: Immediately vested
• Tuition assistance
• Qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PFSL)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Dog-friendly office
• Private gym onsite
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Trade Publication/News Subscription Reimbursement
• Exercise Room
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Parental Leave

Tax Analysts is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.