Senior Legal Editor
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21 hours ago
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Job Summary
Do you have both an interest in the law and great writing skills Can you synthesise the key information from a complex judgment in any area of law If yes this might be the role for you.
Thomson Reuters is seeking a strong legal writer to join our Cases team writing analytical digests for Westlaw UK. Providing up to date analysis of case judgments coming from all the different levels of courts our products help our customers keep up to date with developments in case law.
About the Role
- Analysis and summarisation of case transcripts from across all UK courts prioritising the most important cases
- Apply legal knowledge to classify and enhance the case information
- Potentially attend court and note down judgments given orally at the RCJ and Rolls Building and write them up into case reports
- Collaborate effectively with cross-site colleagues editing or proofing their work to department style and quality standards
About You
- Law degree or equivalent
- At least 2-3 years legal practice experienceor legal writing experience.
- Exceptional writing skills with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to producing clear concise and accuratecontent and the ability to interpret complex legal information.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
- Demonstrate technical skills and the ability to effectively utilize various tools including generative AI technologies to enhance productivity and accuracy.
- An adaptable and flexible approach willingness to learn and to be involved in projects as needed
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Whats in it For You
Hybrid Work Model: Weve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.
Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities whether caring for family giving back to the community or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrows challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow lead and thrive in an AI-enabled future.
Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation two company-wide Mental Health Days off access to the Headspace app retirement savings tuition reimbursement employee incentive programs and resources for mental physical and financial wellbeing.
Culture: Globally recognized award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging flexibility work-life balance and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers Compete to Win Challenge (Y)our Thinking Act Fast / Learn Fast and Stronger Together.
Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
Making a Real-World Impact:We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice truth and transparency. Together with the professionals and institutions we serve we help uphold the rule of law turn the wheels of commerce catch bad actors report the facts and provide trusted unbiased information to people all over the world.
About Us
Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal tax accounting compliance government and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data intelligence and solutions needed to make informed decisions and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice truth and transparency. Reuters part of Thomson Reuters is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news.
We are powered by the talents of 26000 employees across more than 70 countries where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity accuracy fairness and transparency are under attack we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward.
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