Job Vacancies at LexisNexis

About the Role

As a Legal Editor, you will be editing, converting, and publishing manuscripts onto our online platforms. Performing regular quality checks and updating platforms, you'll also assist in the development of new products.

Responsibilities

• Researching news and content from newspapers, regulatory sites, legal content and press releases
• Selecting appropriate legal news from GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) and MENA region
• Writing news to style for daily online service and magazines, and ad hoc contract publications
• Commissioning articles for 3 legal magazines on Middle Eastern Law, Middle Eastern Tax Law and Middle Eastern HR professionals
• Commissioning and editing online Q&A content on different legal subjects for jurisdictions across the GCC and MENA
• Arranging updates of online Q&A content from existing authors and finding alternative authors when necessary
• Working collaboratively with other team members/freelancers, providing leads, content and information
• Conducting interviews of professionals for the three magazines
• Styling content for print books and working with typesetters
• Carrying out administrative tasks for tracking content supplies and deliveries for online service from partner organisations
• Capturing content using bespoke XML editorial system for online site – applying appropriate taxonomy, categorisation, case and law citations to material. (Knowledge of XML not essential).
• Continuously improve operational efficiencies to enhance customer outcomes by establishing key metrics and follow-up dashboard
• Implement alternative solutions to enhance or speed up processes/delivery & customer satisfaction
• Selecting and writing content for social media

Requirements

• Have a Bachelor's degree in law or equivalent work experience
• Native English speaker able to write clearly, fluently, and grammatically.
• Individual who has knowledge of law and an experience of writing/publishing would be an advantage.
• Experience of working with Desktop Publishing software, e.g. Indesign an advantage
• Experience of commissioning and working with authors an advantage
• Experience of styling material and using editorial systems to capture for online sites an advantage.
• Attention to detail and ability to proof and check work accurately.
• Understanding of commissioning and writing for different audiences/products and in different styles
• Good time management and task prioritisation skills essential
• Ability to work to daily and periodic deadlines.
• Ability to work accurately with submissions from non-native English speakers.

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Responsibilities

• Participates in project meeting(s) for complex project definition, needs assessment, and design review. Evaluates the needs and requirements of users and provides expertise in the design specifications.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and initiative to satisfy and serve external and internal customers and stakeholders.
• Documents and manages processes for day-to-day administration of digital experience solutions.
• Designs chatbot conversations, owning the process from research and design to conversation scripting and testing.
• Assists in maintaining and optimizing Machine learning models.
• Reviews chatbot conversations to identify misclassified or unrecognized intents, identifying and resolving problems with labeled data

Requirements

• Experience designing and writing natural dialog flows for AI, voice assistants, chatbots, or other multimodal/ conversational applications.
• Applied knowledge of conversation design principles
• Understanding of NLP, training ML models, and payloads
• Strong written, visual, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to break down ambiguous problems into concrete, manageable components and think through optimal solutions
• Ability to make informed decisions and to work cross-functionally to ensure timely, successful project completion 
• Ability to work with minimal supervision; Takes high degree of ownership over their work 

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About the Role

This position performs research, design, and software development assignments within LexisNexis North America and LexisNexis’s global suite of products.

Responsibilities

• Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of moderate complexity.
• Complete simple bug fixes.
• Work closely with other development team members to understand product requirements and translate them into software designs.
• Operate in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders.
• Resolve technical issues as necessary.
• Keep abreast of new technology developments.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 4-years Relevant experience for the position level 
• BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required.
• Strong knowledge of agile software development methodologies and repository management tools such as Git.
• Ability to work in one or more of the following technologies: .Net Core (C#), Java, Angular and/ or React.
• Knowledge of test-driven development. 
• Good oral and written communications skills. 
• Relevant technical expertise in the above areas for this position level.

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BASIC FUNCTIONS:

This position serves as a subject matter expert for a specific team of Software Engineers. In addition to writing code on complex systems and applications, this position provides direction on project plans, schedules, and methodologies. The position has direct reports.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7+ years of Software Engineering experience
• BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Advanced knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Strong experience with various resource models such as Managed Services and/or Staff Augmentation.
• Strong knowledge in industry best practices in external resource development.
• Ability to partner and lead internal and external technology resources in solving complex business needs.
• Test-driven development.
• Strong research skills.
• Strong proficiency with data manipulation language including optimization techniques.
• Strong understanding of normalized/dimensional data modeling principles.
• Ability to design and work with complex data models.
• Strong knowledge of multiple data storage subsystems.
• Expertise in development languages including but not limited to: Java/J2EE, JavaScript, JSP, C/C++, HTML, XML, SQL, Windows, UNIX, and .Net.
• Strong knowledge in industry best practices in development.
• Ability to partner and lead internal and external technology resources in solving complex business needs.
• Knowledge in using and developing applicable tool sets.
• Ability to write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of complex system components.
• Strong skills in setting, communicating, implementing, and achieving business objectives and goals through the direct management of others.
• Strong organization/project planning, time management, and change management skills across multiple functional groups and departments, and strong delegation skills involving prioritizing and reprioritizing projects and managing projects of various size and complexity.
• Strong problem-solving experience involving leading teams in identifying, researching, and coordinating the resources necessary to effectively troubleshoot/diagnose complex project issues; prior success extracting/translating findings into alternatives/solutions; and identifying risks/impacts and schedule adjustments to facilitate management decision-making.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills. Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills applicable to a wide audience including senior and executive management, customers, etc., including diction/terminology and presenting information in a concise and effective manner to clients, management, and various departments using assorted communication mediums.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Serve as the initial point of escalation for software development issues within specific area of responsibility.
• Interface with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements.
• Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of moderate complexity.
• Complete complex bug fixes.
• Work closely with other development team members to understand moderately complex product requirements and translate them into software designs.
• Successfully implement development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews.
• Operate in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders.
• Resolve complex technical issues as necessary.
• Mentor and/or train entry-level software engineers as directed by department management, ensuring they are knowledgeable in critical aspects of their roles.
• Keep abreast of new technology developments.
• Design and work with complex data models.
• Carry out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Ensure all staff is provided with training and resources needed to perform their jobs to the most outstanding degree possible. Ensure all staff is provided with frequent feedback and coaching in order to meet and exceed individual and team performance goals consistently.
• Manage and encourage new ideas from staff to foster improvements through innovations.
• Empower the staff to be accountable and responsible for their own actions and decisions.
• All other duties as assigned.