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Collabera

Attorney Editor

Parsippany Troy Hills, NJ · Remote

A passion for writing and good editing skills, including: Very close attention to detail and ... Strong academic credentials, including high class rank or academic honors in law school. Additional ...

Harvard University

Science Writer/Editor

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$57/hr

Serve as a backup copy editor for colleagues' content as assigned. Qualifications Basic ... Diplomatic approach to feedback; a sense of humor and patience for navigating a complex academic ...

Vanderbilt University

Writer/Editor

Nashville, TN · On-site

... copy, advertisements, e-books, blogs, or other digital or print materials. Principal Duties and ... academic leaders to surface ideas, suggest tactics, and pitch stories and other content for the ...

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A Summer Academic Copy Editor is responsible for reviewing and editing academic manuscripts, articles, and papers during the summer period. Their main tasks include checking for grammar, punctuation, consistency, and adherence to specific academic style guides such as APA or MLA. They often work closely with researchers, professors, or students to ensure clarity, accuracy, and overall quality of the written material before publication. This role may also involve formatting references and providing constructive feedback to authors. The position is typically seasonal and may be remote or on-site, depending on the employer.

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To thrive as a Summer Academic Copy Editor, you need excellent command of grammar, punctuation, and academic writing standards, often supported by a degree in English, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with citation styles (APA, MLA, Chicago), proficiency in editing software (such as Microsoft Word with Track Changes), and sometimes experience with academic journal systems are typically required. Attention to detail, time management, and strong interpersonal communication help editors collaborate effectively with authors and meet tight deadlines. These skills are crucial for ensuring clarity, accuracy, and professionalism in academic publications during the busy summer term.

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Summer Academic Copy Editors often encounter tight deadlines due to the seasonal nature of academic publishing and the influx of submissions before the new academic year. Managing a high volume of manuscripts while maintaining accuracy and adhering to specific style guides can be demanding. To address these challenges, effective time management, clear communication with authors and editorial teams, and thorough knowledge of citation and formatting standards are essential. Many editors also benefit from using editing software and checklists to streamline their workflow and ensure consistency.
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Attorney Editor

Collabera

Parsippany Troy Hills, NJ • Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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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 a billion dollar IT company, with more than 9,000 professionals across 30+ offices, Collabera offers comprehensive, cost-effective IT staffing & IT Services. We provide services to Fortune 500 and mid-size companies to meet their talent needs with high quality IT resources through Staff Augmentation, Global Talent Management, Value Added Services through CLASS (Competency Leveraged Advanced Staffing & Solutions) Permanent Placement Services and Vendor Management Programs. 


Collabera recognizes true potential of human capital and provides people the right opportunities for growth and professional excellence. Collabera offers a full range of benefits to its employees including paid vacations, holidays, personal days, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401K retirement savings plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.


Job Description

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Position Details: 

Industry Practical Law (now Thomson Reuters)

Work Location Work from home office (100% remote)

Job Title Business State Specialist - Attorney (New Jersey)

Duration 3+ months


Responsibilities: 

Client is looking for temporary business State Specialist contractors to work on documents to publish with our online services. Each State Specialist contractor will: 

Research, write, edit, and update state-specific business organizations and corporate transactional resources in accordance with Client writing style, including practice notes, checklists and standard documents explaining how to form corporate entities under state law, including guidance related to formation, governance and mergers or acquisitions for use by attorneys at law firms and in-house counsel. 

Answer questions and perform research on discrete state law issues that arise in Client's final review of these resources. 

At least six years' experience working as a corporate transactional attorney in a law firm or as in-house counsel in the specified jurisdiction. 

Ability to distill relevant market practice and perform complex legal analysis. 

Enthusiasm and ambition, with a desire to improve the efficiency of legal services. 

A good understanding of the needs and priorities of law firm attorneys, in-house counsel and the legal market in general. 

Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with remote colleagues. 

Strong work ethic and ability to meet aggressive production deadlines. 

A passion for writing and good editing skills, including: 

Very close attention to detail and organization; 

Impressive command of grammar, punctuation, and plain English; and 

The ability to write about complex legal issues clearly and simply. 

The ability to be self-sufficient within a paperless environment, including proficiency navigating workplace intranets, using MS Office suite, and learning in-house publishing systems without administrative staff support. 


Requirements:

J.D. degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school. 

Bar admitted in New Jersey.

Ideal candidates will also have the following attributes: 

Familiarity with a variety of business entities including corporations, LLCs and LPs. 

M&A and related transactional experience. 

Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements. 

Recent experience using Westlaw Next for legal research. 

Strong academic credentials, including high class rank or academic honors in law school. 


Additional Information

To schedule an interview, please contact;

Monil Narayan

973-929-3861

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About Collabera

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Collabera is a Global Digital Solutions Company providing Software Engineering Solutions for the world's most tech-forward organizations in the areas of Engineering, Cloud and Data/AI. With its roots serving the engineering needs of the world's most recognized businesses in Technology, Financial Services, Telecom and Healthcare, Collabera today operates across 60 locations in 11 countries, serves 30% of the Fortune 500, and has exceeded the industry growth rate by 3-4x for several years.

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5,001 - 10,000 Employees

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