Legal Editor
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Job Description
Title: Legal Editor
State Role Title: Legal Editor
Hiring Range: $65000 $82000
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Virginia State Bar
Location:Virginia State Bar
Agency Website:www.vsb
Recruitment Type: General Public G
Job Duties
The Virginia State Bar seeks an editor for Virginia Lawyer magazine the official publication of the Virginia State Bar. This position writes original informative articles for the magazine; coordinates with staff and lawyer member contributors on substantive articles for themed issues; and reviews and edits unsolicited and solicited articles professional notices and classified ads to be published. This position also writes and edits other communication materials such as press releases brochures reports disciplinary summaries and monthly massmarket member news emails ensuring accuracy relevance and consistency of style. In addition the editor will assist the Communications team with advertising sales and invoicing for Virginia Lawyer social media writing and posting website writing and posting photography and departmental projects. This position is required to work in the Richmond office and will occasionally travel for events. Employees are eligible to telework one day per week after six months.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in communications journalism public relations or related field
Legal writing and editing experience for print and digital content
Exceptional command of the English language
Exceptional editorial judgement and attention to detail
Organized and able to deliver results under tight deadlines and short turnaround schedules
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Proficient with Microsoft Office; experience with Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop software
Experience in law firm marketing advertising photography and/or videography a plus
Selected candidate must also satisfactory complete a criminal background check.
Special Instructions
DO NOT COMPLETE A STATE APPLICATION. To apply please send cover letter resume and a writing sample to: The writing sample should showcase your ability to write about a legal topic for a general audience (do not submit briefs legal memoranda etc.
Contact Information
Name: VSB HR office
Phone:
Email:
Employment Type
Full-Time
