Legal writing job in New York City

If you're looking for an alternative to practicing shit law, here's one. Same low pay, but perhaps less stressful and more interesting work...


This Legal Technology Company is seeking qualified candidates to join our team of writers. We are looking for talented, motivated and trustworthy candidates who have a passion for the legal field and writing. Candidates must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to target and communicate to different audiences and be able to meet performance standards.

Candidates are required to have at least a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited University, a WPM of 70 or more, excellent research and writing skills and proficient in Microsoft Word and the Internet. The job of a legal writer involves producing articles for our legal website. Some of the writing a legal writer does includes, but not limited to: feature articles on legal topics, web content, news writing on the legal industry, attorney profiles, summarizing case laws and such.
This position is opened to anyone with a strong grasp on the English language with excellent communication skills.

All interested candidate should e-mail their cover letter and resume under the subject heading "Writers Position"

Compensation: $30k (varies upon experience)

http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/wri/2938175107.html

Chicago area law firm hiring lawyer for social media work

Low pay, but perhaps a more interesting alternative to practicing law...

Law firm hiring a part-time experienced legal writer. Will write content for our websites and all of our social media platforms - Facebook, Google, Twitter, and our blog. Having a J.D. is a huge plus, and only interesting, error-free writing will be accepted.

Please be prepared to send a sample of your work if requested, along with links to any of your work that is already online.

The person hired will be:
-Very familiar with all of the online social media platforms.
-Have excellent writing skills, with no grammatical errors in their work.
-Very knowledgeable in Illinois law, both criminal and civil.

An added bonus: If you are an attorney, we will likely ask you to assist with some of our cases. Fees for this work will be arranged based on experience.

Location: Naperville, Illinois
Compensation: $12 to $15 per hour based on experience

http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/lgl/2887835613.html

Entry-level legal writer job in New York City

If you're looking for an alternative to shit law, here's a job. Same low pay, but more interesting work, perhaps...

We are a Legal Technology Company looking for qualified individuals who have an excellent grasp of the English language and grammar. Candidates must have the ability to present legal issues and topics in a clear, logical and concise form. Individuals must be detail-oriented, reliable, highly motivated and has a strong interest in writing, along with superior research skills. Candidates must have a BA from an accredited University, a WPM of at least 70, and experience in writing and be well- familiarized with Microsoft Word and Excel. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to this position.

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit a cover letter, resume along with a Writing Sample. Candidates who are missing any of the above will not be considered for the position.

Compensation: $30k

http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/wri/2809796242.html

Entry-level legal journalism jobs in New York City

Looking for a career change? Consider legal journalism. The pay may not be great, but the work will probably be much more interesting than shit law.

Law360, published by Portfolio Media, Inc. is an online daily newswire that covers breaking legal news for a sophisticated audience of lawyers at firms, corporations and government agencies. We currently have several opportunities for reporters to join our NYC editorial team - both our regular and late-shift!

On a typical day reporters at Law360 will file four stories. These stories cover a wide array of practice areas, including employment law, environmental law, intellectual property law and securities law; and most recently, mergers & acquisitions, private equity, real estate, project finance, and capital markets; in industries such as energy, financial services, health-care, media and technology.

Required experience includes;
- BA/BS in Journalism;
- Two years of paid, full-time reporting experience or relevant graduate degree;
- Demonstrated reporting, writing and organizational skills;
- And an interest in business and legal issues.

Preferred experience includes;
- Graduate degree;
- Experience in news reporting (AP Style), covering legal, regulatory affairs, or business news;
- Or working with daily deadlines.

Law360 offers extensive training on legal topics. Business or legal reporting experience is not required. However, professional reporting experience and strong writing and analytical skills are required to succeed in this job. Please note; qualified candidates will be asked to complete writing and reporting tests electronically.

Law360 offices are located in Union Square, NYC. We offer a casual and flexible work environment, comprehensive benefits (including; medical, dental, generous paid time off, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and a pre-tax commuter program), and competitive salary with bonus eligibility.

To learn more and submit your application, please see our career site: http://careers.law360.com/NA1/ats/careers/jobSearch.jsp?org=PORTFOLIOMEDIA&cws=1&rid=11

Dallas law firm blogger job

Law Firm with multiple websites needs an articulate person with strong writing skills to help with high volume blog entries for each of the Firm's websites. Goal is to reach 700 - 1000 blog entries by the end of December working part time Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am - 5pm. If this goal is reached or exceeded work hours will be increased based on accomplishment. Pay scale is $8.50 per hour. Writing samples will be necessary to interview for this job. If you do not have your own writing samples, please be prapared to bring sample blog entry to interview for one of the following topics: (1) Help With Warrants in Dallas (2) How Can a Traffic Ticket Attorney Help You (3) Caught Speeding in Dallas? Know Your Rights.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/wri/2729285263.html

Law firm blog writer in Orange County

If you're looking for a new line of work...

Orange County criminal and family law firm is seeking a good writer to compose blogs and content for the firm's websites. Excellent skills in composition, grammar and proof reading are required. Legal research and writing skills are also required. The position is 20 - 25 hours per week. To be considered for the position, please submit a resume, cover letter and blog sample.

Location: Tustin
Compensation: $15.00 per hour

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/lgl/2600379630.html

Work-from-home legal writing job

Looking for an alternative to shit law? Here's an idea...

The oldest and foremost publisher of self-help legal books and software for consumers along with a leader in online publishing for vertical markets, are seeking writers with a strong legal background to contribute well-written, informative articles to our portfolio of legal websites. These articles will require the ability to read and understand specific legal issues and statutes, and translate them into plain English for a general audience. Demonstrated legal expertise is required.

This is a 100% freelance, telecommuting position. Assignments, writing, editing, and submissions are all handled through our online system. All you need is a computer, internet access, and the ability to deliver clean, concise copy on a variety of legal topics.

Requirements include:
*Ability to write in a professional, authoritative tone.
*Legal experience is a must. (Lawyer, paralegal, advanced law student)
*Strong research and fact checking skills.
*Attention to detail and the desire to help provide accurate legal information to the online audience.

We are currently looking for strong writers with expertise in the following areas:
*Criminal Law
*Immigration Law
*Bankruptcy Law
*Disability Law
*Personal Injury Law
*Foreclosure Law

Rates will vary based on assignment, and start at $20 and up.

To apply, simply click the following link: https://www.knowledgewriting.com/. (Make sure to submit your application to one of the specialty areas above.)

Lawyer wanted for writing job

Seeking lawyer to create content for website. $25 per hour.

http://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/lgl/2522626497.html

Legal journalism job in Philly

Seeking someone to report on civil litigation in Philadelphia on a temporary/as-needed basis, filling in for the regular court reporter. The position entails creating concise, accurate summaries of legal complaints and imputing lawsuit information into a computer system. No specific legal experience is required, but someone with strong writing and grammar skills is needed, and a basic understanding of the legal system is a plus. Pay is $80-100 per day of work, and $80/day for training. All work will be done at City Hall between 9 am and 5 pm.

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/wri/2501943019.html

Work-from-home legal blogger job

Legal blogger seeking an attorney/law student to help research and prepare weekly posts on a variety of legal topics including personal injury, medical malpractice, employment law and criminal law. The ideal candidate must be able to write "in plain English" about legal topics. $25/post, up to 10+ posts/week. Work from home/telecommute. Please send resume and short writing sample to be considered.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/lgl/2352998976.html

Attorney needed to write blog

We are a full-service law firm looking to hire experienced bloggers or web content writers. Legal experience is a must and experience with personal injury law is preferable. Only solid, error-free writing will be accepted. We will pay $15.00 per 400 words. Work from home.

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/wri/2321251591.html

Legal journalism jobs

Tired of shit law? Consider an alternative career for your J.D. in legal journalism.

Editorial assistant @ Westlaw Journal Publications

Paid internship @ Lawyers' Weekly in Canada

Paid internship @ TruTV's In Session show

Reporter @  Law Technology News

Law firm reporter @ New York Law Journal

Late shift reporter @ Law360

Reporter @ Delaware Law Weekly

Legal business reporter @ The National Law Journal

Journalism fellow @ The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press

Bankruptcy newsletter editor @ Bloomberg

Media relations coordinator @ New York City law firm

Work-from-home legal writing job

Legal compliance expert currently needed for article writing.

In general, we are looking for:

1) Highly knowledgeable/experienced HR employment lawyers to do a 'quality control' review of our existing articles, to ensure they are up-to-date, accurate, and of the highest standard. The task is to read the articles and give us specific feedback and suggestions about: a) each individual article, and b) the section overall (e.g., what's missing — what should we add or do next to improve it).

2) Employment lawyers to contribute new articles for our "HR Navigator" section. (If you already have a bunch of articles, white papers, newsletters, legal updates, etc., that you have written in the past, you might simply want to give them to us to re-purpose: we can edit as necessary to make them consistent with the rest of our HR Navigator content in terms of style/structure/length, etc., before posting them on our site.)

Compensation:
Paid as a contractor-consultant. Like other members of our network of experts (including those who are General Counsel & VP of HR at major organizations with professional credentials such as J.D., Ph.D.), you will be compensated on the following basis:

* $100 for articles which you research & write from scratch, or completely rewrite from existing articles or drafts;
* $75 per article where you perform heavy content changes to an existing article or draft;
* $50 per article where you make some content changes;
* $20 per article that you review and make minor or no content changes.

http://www.iworkwell.com/jobs/

Legal journalism jobs nationwide

Looking for an alternative career for J.D.s? Consider legal journalism:

• Entry-level reporter @ Daily Journal, based in Palo Alto, Calif.

• Entry-level reporter to cover legal technology, based in Manhattan.

• Entry-level reporter to work on legal & justice desk for major TV network.

• Law firm reporter for The New York Law Journal, based in New York City. 

• Associate editor of Trial Magazine, based in Washington, D.C. 

• Managing editor of Minnesota Lawyer, based in Minneapolis.  

• Stringer for VerdictSearch to research civil court dispositions at San Diego County Superior Court. 

• Web Editor for American Lawyer, based in Newark, NJ.

 Find more legal journalism opportunities at CubReporters.org.

Attorney/marketing job in D.C.

We are a small boutique law firm located in the Palisades area, close to Georgetown University.

We are currently looking for a licensed attorney to assist with a variety of projects, ranging from Marketing to case support.

Primarily, the person selected will draft a variety of articles for our website and for the Firm's monthly newsletter. Additionally, the person selected will assist with case-related projects, ranging from research and writing to document review.

The person selected must have excellent writing skills and be proficient in drafting articles for the Firm's website.

The person must be licensed to practice law in at least one State or in the District of Columbia.

This is not a telecommute position -- the person selected will work out of our offices.

The position is a contract position and is currently temporary but could be made permanent depending on our workload.

Applicants must be able to start immediately. Some overtime will be required. You must be dependable and easy-going. We are not on or near a subway stop but a Metro bus stops in front of our building. Free parking is available at the building and in the area.

The beginning pay is $20.00 per hour. Full-time. No benefits.

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/lgl/2169448157.html

Legal publications director job in Houston

Director of Legal Publications

Position:
Full Time (40 hours per week)
In-Office Position
NO work-from-home, contract, or part-time availability

Location:
North Houston, Texas

Compensation:
Starting pay is $18 per hour
Regular pay increases for all employees

Benefits:
Paid Holidays after 90 days employment
Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual after 90 days employment
Further benefits available with continued employment and company growth

Job Description:
Are you an attorney in Houston looking for a fun and exciting job as a writer or publicist? Internet LAVA is seeking an internet savvy attorney with an entrepreneurial spirit to fill our position for Director of Legal Publications in our North Houston office. Our start up internet marketing company builds websites for attorneys across the county. Our company is growing quickly and we are looking for the right attorney to grow with us. The position will involve writing and editing web pages, performing legal research, writing blog entries and legal articles, writing press releases, managing social media accounts for law firms, and coordinating with our attorney clients.

Skills:
Our ideal candidate will meet all of the following criteria:
Must be licensed to practice law in at least 1 US state.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must have excellent writing abilities.
Must be able to meet strict deadlines in a self-directed, fast-paced environment.
Must be familiar with common social media applications such as Facebook and Twitter.
Must be able to work full time 40+ hours per week.
Must be a Team Player (no working from home).
Must have an entrepreneurial spirit.
Must be fun and creative.

http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=1346911

Legal journalism jobs nationwide

• Reporter to cover lobbying in Washington, D.C., for National Law Journal

• Reporter to cover local and federal D.C. courts for National Law Journal

• Reporter to cover law, litigation and policy for law360.com

• Reporter to cover intellectual property for Corporate Counsel

• Reporter to cover Philadelphia courts @ Courthouse News Service

• Reporter to cover Columbus, Ohio courts @ Courthouse News Service

• Reporter to cover Baltimore courts @ Courthouse News Service

• Reporter to cover Atlanta area courts

• Reporter for Bureau of National Affairs, a D.C.-based publisher of legal and regulatory information

• Junior reporter for Law Technology News

• Editor in Washington, D.C., for Legal Times

• Legal editor for Bureau of National Affairs, a D.C.-based publisher of legal and regulatory information

• Communications Associate at Southern Poverty Law Center

• Proofreader for international law firm in New York

Find more legal journalism opportunities at http://journalism.cubreporters.org/2010/09/careers-in-media-law-and-legal.html

Freelance writing job for lawyers

Are you a lawyer and an EXCELLENT writer? This might be the perfect freelance opportunity for you. Required skills:

1) Bar admission in at least one state;
2) Attention to detail;
3) Ability to follow instructions;
4) Availability for a minimum of 10 - 15 hours per week;
5) Ability to meet (tight) deadlines;
6) Ability to understand and explain complex legal principles in understandable terms.

* Location: Flexible
* Compensation: $35/hour.
* Telecommuting is ok.
* This is a part-time job.

http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/lgl/2126696828.html

Legal journalism jobs

• Managing editor @ Connecticut Law Tribune, Connecticut’s statewide legal newspaper.

• Staff writer for Washington state law news website.

• Junior reporter for Law Technology News, a 43,000-circulation bimonthly magazine and daily website that cover how technology helps legal profession better serve clients. Based in NYC.

• Reporter to cover intellectual property law for Corporate Counsel, a publication owned by The American Lawyer. Based in NYC.

• Senior writer @ Thomson Reuters to "offer sharp commentary and analysis about the latest legal developments - from court rulings and government enforcement actions to high-profile litigation." Based in NYC.

• Public relations manager at Morrison & Foerster LLP in San Francisco.

• Reporter @ Thomson Reuters to provide analyses and summaries of the most important legal news stories of the day, from court rulings and government enforcement actions to high-profile litigation. Nationwide.

• Web producer and editor for American Bar Association's website. Based in D.C.

Legal journalism jobs in NYC, Texas and Chicago

Looking for a career change? Consider a career in legal journalism.

• Reporter @ Texas Lawyer, legal publication in Austin.

• Reporter at Daily Record, a legal newspaper in Rochester, N.Y.

• Copy editor @ Chicago Lawyer magazine and the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin.