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As an Editor you will primarily write headnotes for UK Law Report titles. You will be ensuring their accuracy, quality and timeliness, whilst collaborating and coordinating with other team members to meet publishing schedules.
Responsibilities
Writing accurate headnotes for publication across the UK Law Reports portfolio, to requisite quality, house style, within agreed target
Proofreading judgments to ensure accuracy and compliance with house style
Flagging concerns around anonymization, reporting restrictions and any other matter that may impact the reportability of a judgment
Working collaboratively with the UK Editorial team to meet scheduling needs. Continue to meet editorial, stylistic and functional standards required by customers. Edit and style material in the relevant format, using templates where relevant.
Attending training sessions as required, taking onboard feedback for improvement and performing other duties as reasonably requested
Flagging risks to publishing schedules and respond effectively in a timely, professional manner, to queries from the UK Editorial team
Assisting in project work as appropriate to support new business initiatives, mentoring and supervision of less experienced staff where required
Requirements
Solid experience in editorial/legal publishing or case summarization and showing interest in the law
Excellent verbal, editing skills and written English, the ability to understand, navigate and present complex legal materials
Good interpersonal skills, positive attitude and professionalism
Ability to manage own workload to meet targets
Working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), SharePoint and an interest in learning new systems/technologies such as AI.
Able to adapt to working practices in response to changing business demands
Able to work independently and determine appropriate methodology to work toward a defined goal, asking for direction/assistance as necessary
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