Monitor and identify important legal developments and write news articles for daily news production
Help set direction and provide tactical guidance when needed
Seek continual improvement of publication content
Help your team meet their performance goals
Gather news and identify relevant official documents regarding events and developments in the assigned practice areas
Select which developments to report
Digest and provide explanation on court opinions and other litigation-related documents following guidance provided by manager
Write news articles for daily upload to website and inclusion in print publications
Meeting all deadlines while producing publications in a timely manner
Review all available analytics of web-based usage of content to help drive content focus

Possess hard news reporting experience and excellent news judgment
Have a Bachelor's degree in journalism/communications (relevant experience considered without a degree)
Have the ability to multitask and reprioritize throughout the day
Have the ability to understand and explain complex legal topics
Be a skilled and speedy news writer
Have the ability to network with attorney sources, use online and other resources to gather information
Possess excellent interviewing skills
Be able to work Eastern time zone hours
Have the ability to work independently

Associate Legal News Editor

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