Legal Research Editor

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Legal Research Editor
The candidate under general supervision independently perform legal research; analyze and summarize cases, statutes, and rules; input analysis into electronic manuscript files; write selected developments and case summaries, and perform legal editing on manuscript and forms as assigned. Perform legal research and analysis, which includes monitoring legal developments, and identifying, analyzing and evaluating new statutory, rule, case law, or other developments relevant to CEB content. Summarize and incorporate new developments into electronic manuscripts and Reporters as requested. Locate, identify and update all legal authorities cited in CEB content; analyze cited authorities and correct legal inaccuracies in the manuscript or errors in citation style; verify that all statements of law in manuscript have supporting authority. Edit forms to reflect developments when appropriate. Edit legal manuscript, as assigned. Review new cases, categorize, write, and tweet squibs for cases to be posted on AccessLaw. Do research and analysis needed to prepare CaseAlerts for AccessLaw as requested. Keep up to date on the latest electronic legal research tools and techniques and know how to use them (e.g., Westlaw Next, etc.). Recommend production process improvements when appropriate. Act as mentor and/or train staff on legal research procedures. Keep abreast of current industry trends and activities within assigned substantive area(s) through activities such as social media networking, customer contact/outreach, and joining specialty legal associations. Participate in social media groups such as LinkedIn in accordance with CEB policies or as assigned. Attend CEB CLE programs and other CLE programs in assigned substantive area. Participate in various inter- and intra- departmental initiatives and projects. Recommend production process improvements and new content ideas when identified. Other Duties as Assigned.

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