Overview
Legal Editor Jobs in Falls Church, VA at Tax Analysts
Title: Legal Editor
Company: Tax Analysts
Location: Falls Church, VA
Tax Analysts is looking for a detail-oriented and strategic Legal Editor to refine expert analysis, news, and commentary for both print and digital publication. In this role, you’ll edit content for clarity and accuracy, write and edit abstracts and summaries, and coordinate final layouts and revisions with the editorial team to ensure high-quality publication.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include the Following:
Edits inside and outside analysis, news, and commentary for print and electronic publication, according to established procedures
May assign, edit, and review stories for print and electronic publications, according to established policies and procedures
Edits for substance, style, and accuracy, conducts research as needed, and ensures proper citation style, according to established policies and procedures
Ensures a consistently high level of quality in the writing and editing of commentary and news stories
Writes and edits legal summaries and summaries for published material, including primary source documents
May supervise subordinate staff, including hiring, recommending raises, and disciplinary actions, including termination
Coordinates with other editorial departments to assure quality of published articles
May write analysis and commentary articles for publication, according to established deadlines and procedures
Enters information in the Content Management System, according to established procedures
May participate in company-sponsored conferences, roundtable discussions, etc. Responds to internal and external queries related to content. May be required to explain peer review standards to outside sources
Adheres to established publication deadlines, and company style guide
May organize, prioritize, and assign source material documents for summarizing
Knowledge and Skills:
Demonstrated strong knowledge of writing and editing concepts and principles
Must be able to evaluate content for grammar, clarity, and coherence
Technical expertise in tax-related subject matter, generally acquired through education, but may also be acquired on the job
Ability to apply knowledge of tax law and writing concepts in a flexible, appropriate manner to diverse media and formats
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain rapport
Ability to work under deadline pressure in a fast-paced team environment
Good computer skills, including a working knowledge of MS Windows and MS Word
Requirements
J.D. required; LL.M. preferred
2+ years of experience in writing, editing or copy editing print and electronic products, including experience in substantive editing of print documents for online presentation
Previous experience in tax publishing preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of standard style manuals
Benefits
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.
