State Bar of Wisconsin Attorney Editor
The State Bar of Wisconsin has an opening for a creative, intelligent, detail-oriented person to work in our nationally recognized, award-winning book publishing program. The attorney editor will work closely with volunteer authors, production staff and other editors in the development and delivery of high quality legal publications for our members. Don’t miss this opportunity to work with top professionals in the legal community in the development and delivery of high-quality legal publications for Wisconsin Attorneys!
Who We Are
The State Bar of Wisconsin is a professional association, created by the Wisconsin Supreme Court, for all attorneys who hold a Wisconsin law license. With more than 25,000 members, the State Bar exists to serve its members and the public by promoting the law and access to justice. We aid the courts in improving the administration of justice, provide continuing legal education and other services for our members, support the education of law students, and educate the public about the legal system. The State Bar of Wisconsin also provides public services – such as attorney referrals and public education – and supports programs that provide reduced-fee legal assistance for low-income state residents.
What You Will Love
- Working with a mission-driven organization that acts with integrity, promotes justice, and addresses systemic racism and implicit bias in the legal system.
- The people and the culture! We care about our work, our members, and our colleagues. We work hard, but we also make time for fun as an organization. When pandemics aren’t happening, we’ve enjoyed time together in-person at holiday dinners, multicultural potlucks, and trivia competitions. Most recently, we’ve gotten together for fun events like virtual Bingo, Irish music and a cooking class over Zoom.
- Flexibility and Team Support. Like our state’s motto, your colleagues at the State Bar want to see you move “Forward” and grow in your career. We offer flexibility and encourage and support professional development opportunities. Your growth contributes to our team and the organization’s growth.
What You Will Do
- Edit manuscripts for substance, structure, and clarity; reorganize and rewrite as necessary, ensuring high quality publications.
- Prepare the content of preliminary pages, summaries of developments, indices, appendices, tables, etc. for our PINNACLE product line.
- Provide preliminary legal research and analysis to authors; clarify authors’ meaning and verify accuracy of legal citations; update case and statutory law, to ensure accurate, timely, and relevant content.
- Project manage assigned projects to ensure deadlines are met: track receipt of manuscripts, coordinate the work of others involved, and provide information to authors on the publication schedule and processes.
- Foster relationships with members of the legal community, volunteers, and State Bar staff to develop a network for acquiring relevant content for PINNACLE products.
- Provide assistance and resources to authors as needed throughout the publication process, ensuring excellent customer service.
- Coordinate with the marketing staff on the development of marketing material for PINNACLE products.
What We Are Looking For
- Law degree
- Ability to edit complex legal materials for content, clarity, grammar, and style
- Excellent research and analytical skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Project management skills
- Ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Demonstrated proficiency in grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and copy editing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word
- Professional editing and/or appellate law clerk experience is desired along with an interest in new educational product development. An editing test will be required.
Compensation and Benefits
The State Bar of Wisconsin offers competitive compensation with merit increases and excellent benefits including generous vacation and sick time, excellent health and dental insurance, 10 paid holidays, flexibility, and an 8% 401(k) contribution!!
How To Apply
To apply, upload your resume and cover letter, including salary expectations. This position will be posted until it is filled but priority will be given to applicants who submit early, so don’t wait. Apply today!
The State Bar of Wisconsin is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and seeks to create a supportive, welcoming community for all. Candidates who share these values and reflect the diversity of our community are encouraged to apply.