About the Role<\/p>\n
\tAs 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.<\/p>\n
Responsibilities<\/p>\n
\tWriting accurate headnotes for publication across the UK Law Reports portfolio, to requisite quality, house style, within agreed target
\n\tProofreading judgments to ensure accuracy and compliance with house style
\n\tFlagging concerns around anonymization, reporting restrictions and any other matter that may impact the reportability of a judgment
\n\tWorking 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.
\n\tAttending training sessions as required, taking onboard feedback for improvement and performing other duties as reasonably requested
\n\tFlagging risks to publishing schedules and respond effectively in a timely, professional manner, to queries from the UK Editorial team
\n\tAssisting in project work as appropriate to support new business initiatives, mentoring and supervision of less experienced staff where required<\/p>\n
Requirements<\/p>\n
\tSolid experience in editorial\/legal publishing or case summarization and showing interest in the law
\n\tExcellent verbal, editing skills and written English, the ability to understand, navigate and present complex legal materials
\n\tGood interpersonal skills, positive attitude and professionalism
\n\tAbility to manage own workload to meet targets
\n\tWorking knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), SharePoint and an interest in learning new systems\/technologies such as AI.
\n\tAble to adapt to working practices in response to changing business demands
\n\tAble to work independently and determine appropriate methodology to work toward a defined goal, asking for direction\/assistance as necessary<\/p>\n
Deadline:17th April,2026<\/p>\n
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Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n
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