Case Law Editor: AI-Driven Legal Publishing

LexisNexis; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal publishing company seeks a Case Law Editor in Johannesburg to manage editorial production for South African law reports. The ideal candidate will have an LLB or equivalent experience, strong knowledge of South African case law, and proven editorial skills. Responsibilities include planning production schedules, ensuring editorial quality, and collaborating with stakeholders. We offer hybrid working, wellbeing initiatives, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous leave

Health screenings

Career development support

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Self-driven with capacity to meet daily content targets independently.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet publishing deadlines.
• High attention to detail and structure.

Responsibilities

• Manage production schedules and planning for content timelines.
• Review and copyedit legal manuscripts for editorial quality.
• Oversee the creation of consolidated indexes and tables of cases.
• Liaise with stakeholders to address editorial queries.
• Implement best practices to enhance editorial processes.

Skills

Strong grasp of South African case law

Proven editorial skills

Competence in MS Office

Interest in AI tools

Education

LLB or equivalent experience in legal publishing

Job description

A leading legal publishing company seeks a Case Law Editor in Johannesburg to manage editorial production for South African law reports. The ideal candidate will have an LLB or equivalent experience, strong knowledge of South African case law, and proven editorial skills. Responsibilities include planning production schedules, ensuring editorial quality, and collaborating with stakeholders. We offer hybrid working, wellbeing initiatives, and a supportive work environment.