WRITER EDITOR 4

This job req is for a Content Attorney with an expertise in Complex Civil Litigation and Appeals. 

The Content Attorney is responsible for partnering with subject matter experts and conducting legal research and analysis in order to develop engaging legal content in multiple formats. Working in creative Practice Area teams, the Content Attorney will update existing content with recent legal developments, develop ideas and create new content in multiple formats, repurpose existing content for multiple formats, recruit contributors and speakers, participate in social networking and bar association activities, and assist with the development of Marketing copy. Additionally, this position will have the opportunity to focus on one or more specific areas: Publications, Learning, Team Leadership, Reporter Editors-In-Chief, New Content Development, Bar Association Outreach, and Current Awareness/Legal Developments Response.

• Law Practice 2+ years of related law practice experience (Required) And
• Legal Editing 2+ years of legal editing experience in substantive law area (Required)
• Practitioner Awareness Experience and in-depth knowledge of current legal practice and the challenges faced by legal practitioners (Required)
• Large Firm Experience with a large firm or government entity preferred (Preferred)
• Extensive knowledge of relevant substantive law area (Required)
• Excellent writing and editing skills; demonstrated command of the English language (Required)
• Excellent project management skills, including supervision of internal staff and resources and effective management of relations with contributors and co-workers (Required)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (Required)
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment (Required)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision (Required)
• Highly organized and self-motivated with demonstrated initiative and creativity (Required)
• Excellent problem solving and time management skills (Required)
• Ability to be flexible and proactive (Required)
• Proficient in standard personal computer applications, such as MS Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel), Westlaw, Lexis, and cite checking programs. (Required)
• Education, Licenses, Certifications, & Professional Affiliations:
• Juris Doctor (JD) Degree J.D. and admitted to State Bar of California or other jurisdiction (Required)
• State Bar of California (Required)
• Special Conditions of Employment:
• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
• Complete Position Description: https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Writer%20Editor%204%20(MI-DPT556000-JC004018-PD168997)