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Attorney Editor In this role you will provide legal interpretation in the form of research, analysis, and writing to support the development and maintenance of Thomson Reuters Legal information in ...

Attorney Editor In this role you will provide legal interpretation in the form of research, analysis, and writing to support the development and maintenance of Thomson Reuters Legal information in ...

Attorney Editor In this role you will provide legal interpretation in the form of research, analysis, and writing to support the development and maintenance of Thomson Reuters Legal information in ...

Attorney Editor In this role you will provide legal interpretation in the form of research, analysis, and writing to support the development and maintenance of Thomson Reuters Legal information in ...

Attorney Editor Role Summary: Join our Global Legal Commentary team to source, create, edit, and maintain high-quality legal content for platforms like Westlaw, print, and Proview. This entry-level ...

Senior Attorney Editor Role Summary Thomson Reuters is seeking a Senior Attorney Editor to contribute to our highly respected Rutter Group Practice Guides. In this role, you will leverage your ...

Senior Attorney Editor Role Summary Thomson Reuters is seeking a Senior Attorney Editor to contribute to our highly respected Rutter Group Practice Guides. In this role, you will leverage your ...

Attorney Editor Role Summary: Join our Global Legal Commentary team to source, create, edit, and maintain high-quality legal content for platforms like Westlaw, print, and Proview. This entry-level ...

Title: Attorney Editor - Senior Duration: 9 Month (may extend) WORK FROM HOME NOTE: Remote Work 25 to 40 hour in a week. Active Bar Admission - State of CA SUMMARY: Our client is looking for ...

Position: Attorney Editor Sr. Duration: 03 month Location: Remote work The Practical Law business within Thomson Reuters is looking for temporary contractors with substantial Ohio / Georgia ...

Work Location Work from home office (100% remote) Job Title Business State Specialist - Attorney ... A passion for writing and good editing skills, including: Very close attention to detail and ...

Position: Attorney Editor Sr. Duration: 03 month Location: Remote work The Practical Law business within Thomson Reuters is looking for temporary contractors with substantial Ohio / Georgia ...

At least six years' experience working as a corporate transactional attorney in a law firm or as in ... A passion for writing and good editing skills, including: Very close attention to detail and ...

At least six years' experience working as a corporate transactional attorney in a law firm or as in ... A passion for writing and good editing skills, including: Very close attention to detail and ...

At least six years' experience (eight years preferred) working as a real estate transactional attorney in a law firm or as in-house counsel in the specified jurisdiction. J.D. degree from an American ...

Job Attorney Editor Work location Remote Duration 3+ Months (Possibility of an extension) Primary Responsibilities: Litigation Attorney Editor - Trade Secrets (Temporary Contractor Position ...

Company Description About Collabera: Established in 1991, Collabera is one of the fastest growing end-to-end information technology services and solutions companies globally. As a half a billion ...

Company Description About Collabera: Established in 1991, Collabera has been a leader in IT staffing for over 22 years and is one of the largest diversity IT staffing firms in the industry. As a half ...

At least six years' experience working as a corporate transactional attorney in a law firm or as in-house counsel in the specified jurisdiction. Requirements : J.D. degree from an American Bar ...

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As of Jul 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for attorney editor in the United States is $27.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.88 and $30.53 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Attorney Editor?

An Attorney Editor is a licensed lawyer who uses their legal expertise to research, write, and edit legal content for publications, databases, or legal research platforms. They review legal documents, update case law, draft summaries, and ensure the accuracy and clarity of legal materials. Attorney Editors play a crucial role in making complex legal information accessible and up-to-date for legal professionals and the public. Their work helps maintain the integrity and reliability of legal resources used in the industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Attorney Editor, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Attorney Editor, you need a strong foundation in legal research, writing, and analysis, typically supported by a law degree (JD) and bar admission. Familiarity with legal research databases (such as Westlaw or LexisNexis), citation tools, and editorial management systems is essential. Attention to detail, critical thinking, and strong communication skills are crucial for producing accurate and clear legal content. These skills ensure the creation of reliable, authoritative resources that support legal professionals and uphold publication standards.

What is the difference between Attorney Editor vs Legal Writer?

AspectAttorney EditorLegal Writer
CredentialsLaw degree, bar admission, legal editing experienceLegal background preferred, but not always required; writing skills essential
Work EnvironmentLegal publishing firms, law firms, online legal platformsLegal publications, online content, legal blogs
Employer & Industry UsageLegal publishing, law firms, legal information providersLegal media, online legal resources, law-related websites

Attorney Editors typically have a law degree and bar admission, focusing on reviewing and editing legal content for accuracy and clarity. Legal Writers may have a legal background but primarily focus on creating legal content, articles, or blogs. Both roles are essential in legal publishing but differ mainly in their responsibilities and qualifications.

What are some typical challenges Attorney Editors face when balancing editorial deadlines with complex legal research?

Attorney Editors often navigate tight publication deadlines while ensuring the highest accuracy in legal citations and analysis. Balancing editorial quality with time-sensitive tasks, especially when laws or regulations change rapidly, can be demanding. Successful Attorney Editors develop strong time management skills, collaborate with legal researchers and fellow editors, and stay updated on legal trends to efficiently produce reliable content without sacrificing quality.
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Attorney Editor

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Posted 25 days ago


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Attorney Editor
In this role you will provide legal interpretation in the form of research, analysis, and writing to support the development and maintenance of Thomson Reuters Legal information in all media. Members of this team are also tasked with ensuring that published legal information contains and delivers premium legal content.
About the Role:
In this role as Attorney Editor you will:
  • Legal Research, Analysis and Writing: Our Attorney Editors create and classify legal information in the form of headnotes, highlights, and other features and enhancements. You will also identify key legal issues in editorial materials while demonstrating competence in Westlaw navigation and on-line research tools.
  • Editorial Responsibility: Members of this team adhere to editorial publishing schedules and quality standards. They also verify their own work and that of other staff as required for accuracy and completeness and ensure that the information is properly presented and organized. In this role you will be required to maintain and develop legal knowledge and skills training as needed to complete your work and in order to stay current on legal trends and developments that are related to your editorial responsibilities.
  • Individual and Leadership Development: As a part of a larger team, you will attend and participate in meetings and take part in the employee evaluation process (both wider feedback and self-evaluation). To be most effective at your job, you will develop knowledge of Thomson Reuters Legal publications and products related to your responsibilities, and those of competitors.
  • Members of our team prioritize their own work and understand the roles and responsibilities of each collaborator/team member and how each role impacts production. You will also be required to demonstrate competence on company specific systems necessary to perform your job functions.
  • Cases Editorial: As a member of the Cases Editorial team, you will read and analyze court decisions and create and classify short summaries of each point of law in the decision for Westlaw and print. Strong analytical and writing skills, productivity, and quality are necessary to maintain our world class judicial content.

About You:
You're a fit for the role of Attorney Editor if you have/are:
  • J.D. degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school
  • Self-starter with aptitude for legal research and writing
  • Analytical thinker who uses logic and collaborates to solve difficult problems
  • Decisive with a focus on making quality decisions quickly
  • Ability to interpret, analyze, organize, and communicate complex legal material.
  • Comfortable with personal computers and familiar with word processing and online applications
  • Can prioritize tasks and projects and pursue them with energy and drive
  • Great teammate who will work successfully in a shared environment.
  • Strong communicator who can speak and write clearly and effectively with all contacts, both in and outside Thomson Reuters.

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What's in it For You?
  • Hybrid Work Model: We've 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 tomorrow's 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.

In the United States, Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. Our benefit package includes market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs, as well as a competitive 401k plan with company match. In addition, Thomson Reuters offers market leading work life benefits with competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off, paid holidays (including two company mental health days off), parental leave, sabbatical leave. These benefits meet or exceeds the requirements of paid time off in accordance with any applicable state or municipal laws. Finally, Thomson Reuters offers the following additional benefits: optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee; optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; fitness reimbursement; access to Employee Assistance Program; Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee; access to 529 Plan; commuter benefits; Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement; and access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Thomson Reuters complies with local laws that require upfront disclosure of the expected pay range for a position. The base compensation range varies across locations.For any eligible US locations, unless otherwise noted, the base compensation range for this role is $58,100 USD - $107,900 USD.Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills and experience with consideration given to internal equity. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive Total Reward program which also includes flexible and supportive benefits and other wellbeing programs.This role may also be eligible for an Annual Bonus based on a combination of enterprise and individual performance.
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 26,000 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.
As a global business, we rely on the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all employees to deliver on our business goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing a drug-free workplace.
Thomson Reuters makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, including veterans with disabilities, and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. If you reside in the United States and require an accommodation in the recruiting process, you may contact our Human Resources Department at HR.Leave-Expert@thomsonreuters.com. Disability accommodations in the recruiting process may include things like a sign language interpreter, making interview rooms accessible, providing assistive technology, or other relevant accommodations. Please note this email is not intended for general recruitment questions and we will promptly respond to inquiries regarding accommodations. More information on requesting an accommodation here.
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