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Legal Editor

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$43K - $45K/yr

ICC Codes, Standards, and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable, and sustainable ... American Legal Publishing provides ordinance codification (publishing current legislation into user ...

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Legal Editor

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$43K - $45K/yr

ICC Codes, Standards, and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable, and sustainable ... American Legal Publishing provides ordinance codification (publishing current legislation into user ...

General Code Enterprises, LLC

Legal Editor

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$43K - $45K/yr

ICC Codes, Standards, and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable, and sustainable ... American Legal Publishing provides ordinance codification (publishing current legislation into user ...

Highmark Health

Coder - Outpatient

Columbus, OH · On-site

$34.39/hr

This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees ...

Fisher & Phillips

Legal Secretary

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$34 - $48/hr

Legal Secretary Fisher Phillips, a premier international labor and employment law firm, is seeking ... of litigation codes when applicable. * Preparing attorney reimbursements and mileage.

Fisher & Phillips LLP

Legal Secretary

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$34 - $48/hr

Filing of legal documents with state and federal courts (e-filing knowledge a plus). * Regularly ... of litigation codes when applicable. * Preparing attorney reimbursements and mileage.

Datavant

HCC Risk Adjustment Coder

Columbus, OH · On-site

$25 - $26.70/hr

The certified coder reviews, analyzes, and codes diagnostic information in a patient's medical ... legal rights and protections. In addition, Datavant does not and will not discharge or in any other ...

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What is the difference between Legal Coder vs Legal Assistant?

AspectLegal CoderLegal Assistant
CredentialsCertification in coding or medical billing, knowledge of legal terminologyHigh school diploma or associate degree, administrative skills
Work EnvironmentHospitals, law firms, legal departments, medical-legal settingsLaw firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies
Job FocusAssigning legal and medical codes for billing and record-keepingManaging legal documents, scheduling, client communication

Legal coders and legal assistants work in legal and healthcare environments, but legal coders focus on coding and record accuracy, while legal assistants handle administrative tasks. Both roles require familiarity with legal terminology, but their responsibilities and certifications differ significantly.

Is it hard to become a certified legal coder?

Becoming a certified legal coder typically requires completing specialized training or certification programs, which can range from a few months to a year. Candidates should have strong attention to detail, knowledge of medical and legal terminology, and familiarity with coding systems like ICD and CPT; certification exams assess these skills. The difficulty depends on prior experience and dedication to learning the coding standards and guidelines.
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Infographic showing various Legal Coder job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution.

Legal Editor

Cincinnati, OH • On-site

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Print Media Publishing • 51 - 200 employees
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$43K - $45K/yr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Description:

Department: American Legal Publishing (ALP) 

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Reports To: Director of Code Services

FLSA Code: Non-Exempt


Company Summary: The International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes, standards, and building safety solutions. This includes product evaluation, accreditation, technology, training, and certification. ICC Codes, Standards, and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable, and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide. While our roots are firmly planted in the development of the Codes and Standards, our growth allows us to offer many more services to support our Codes and Standards. 


Subsidiary Summary: American Legal Publishing provides ordinance codification (publishing current legislation into user-friendly and searchable organizational structures) and information management services (archiving, web-hosting and electronic file managing) to state and local governments. Located in downtown Cincinnati, American Legal’s staff of approximately 50 employees provides codification solutions to more than 2,000 clients across the country, ranging in size from Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and Boston, to villages with populations less than 500.


Position Summary: We are seeking an editor in our Code Services Department, who will work in our Cincinnati office to create and edit various styles of codes. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating or updating manuscripts of municipal codes based on current local legislation.


Essential Functions:

  •  Organizing project materials
  •  Compiling editorial notes
  •  Editing word processing files to implement changes
  •  Producing a working draft
  •  Detailed proofreading for grammar, sense, consistency, spelling and format
  •  Production of camera-ready copy
  •  Maintaining electronic files of current codes of ordinances in a variety of formats
  •  Interacting with clients to provide solutions to codification issues
  •  Customer service follow-up with clients
  • Other duties as assigned
Requirements:

Essential Skills and Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism or a similar field.
  • Command of English grammar
  • A keen eye for detail
  • Highly organized and focused
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently
  • Proficient in word processing formats (Word Perfect, Adobe, Word)
  • Committed to producing quality work within assigned deadlines
  • Capable of juggling multiple projects
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

Physical Requirements: 

  • Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer or desk 
  • Occasional standing, walking, and reaching to access files or office supplies 
  • Manual dexterity for typing, filing, and handling office equipment 
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, documents) 
  • Visual acuity to read printed and digital materials 
  • Auditory ability to communicate effectively in person and over the phone 
  • May need to climb stairs in multi-level office building 

Environmental Conditions:

  •  Indoor Office Environment
  • Must be able to work in standard office environment with artificial lighting and climate control