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Hybrid - 2 days remote (Mondays and Fridays) Offices conveniently located ½ block from Gallery Place / Chinatown in downtown Washington, DC. We're seeking a Legal Associate Editor for its Publications department. The Legal Associate Editor plays a critical role in maintaining the editorial excellence of Trial magazine and its companion publications, Professional Negligence Law Reporter and Products Liability Law Reporter . Essential job duties include : Editing, proofreading, and contributing original content, all while ensuring strict adherence to style, accuracy, clarity, and formatting standards. Research and develop article ideas and identify appropriate authors. Solicit and evaluate manuscripts for Trial and arrange for manuscript peer reviews . Write news stories and feature articles for Trial (monthly print magazine) and Trial News (monthly online newsletter). Write various recurring department sections in Trial . Edit and rewrite content for style, clarity, accuracy, and organization. Proofread for grammar, punctuation, spelling, style, and layout. Craft headlines, subheads, deks, and other editorial content as needed. Read and review page proofs to identify and correct layout issues, formatting inconsistencies, and editorial errors before final publication. Requirements : Minimum of 3 years of editorial experience in a magazine, newsletter, or newspaper setting. JD degree preferred; alternatively, at least 3 years of legal publishing experience required. Proven ability to edit and write about complex legal topics with clarity and precision. Strong research, reporting, and writing skills, particularly for news and feature articles. Excellent proofreading skills and strong command of AP style. Knowledge of tort law and legal citation formats (ALWD) strongly desired. Experience with online publishing environments and content management systems preferred. Experience working with volunteer authors, peer reviewers, and members of professional a ssociations is a plus. Preference given to candidates with demonstrated experience editing manuscripts and reviewing page proofs. Compensation and Benefits : Paid Leave :

Vacation, sick, personal, and family leave; 11 federal holidays; paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s. Retirement : 401(k) with employer match. Health & Wellness :

Subsidized health insurance (medical, dental, vision), life / disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and metro transit subsidy. Additional Perks :

Tuition assistance Fitness reimbursement Company social events Fully remote work during the month of August (for most employees) Office located conveniently near Gallery Place / Chinatown metro station Create a job alert for this search #J-18808-Ljbffr