Legal Editor American Legal Publishing Corporation Cincinnati, OH 45202

Salary

$38,000 – $42,000 a year

Job Type
Full-time

Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Full Job Description

American Legal Publishing Corporation provides ordinance codification and information management services to local governments, including print, electronic imaging and internet hosting services. Located in downtown Cincinnati, American Legal’s staff of approximately 50 employees provides solutions to more than 3,000 clients across the country, ranging in size from Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Dallas, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and Boston, to villages with populations less than 500.

Job description:
We are seeking a codification specialist/editor to edit various styles of codes for a broad spectrum of clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Creating or updating manuscripts of municipal codes based on current local legislation, including:
  • Organizing project materials
  • Critical analysis of complex legal documents to discern impact on existing code provisions
  • Producing a working draft and camera-ready copy
  • Compiling editorial notes
  • Editing and managing word processing files to implement changes
  • Detailed proofreading for grammar, sense, spelling and format
  • Maintaining electronic files of current codes of ordinances and supporting documents, in a variety of formats
  • Conducting each assignment to complete a high-quality product in a timely manner
  • Interacting with clients to provide solutions to codification issues
  • Additional responsibilities may include:
  • Customer service follow-up with clients to return draft materials after review period
  • Manuscript review for specific legal issues such as internal conflicts and obsolete citations, and compiling a report of noted issues for municipal review

Qualifications:

  • Highly organized and focused
  • Ability to comprehend complex text and instructions
  • Command of English grammar
  • Detail-oriented
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently
  • Ability to follow instructions and learn specific technical editing steps
  • Proficient in word processing (Word, Word Perfect, Adobe)
  • Capable of juggling multiple projects and meeting assigned deadlines
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

The candidates must possess a J.D. or a Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism or a similar field.

This is a full-time, entry-level, salaried position, with a benefit package including 401(K), life, health and dental insurance. The successful candidate will be required to work full-time in our Cincinnati office. Please note: THIS POSITION DOES NOT ALLOW FOR REMOTE-WORK AT THIS TIME.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 – $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Work Location:

  • One location

Company’s website:

  • www.amlegal.com

Benefit Conditions:

  • Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

  • No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

  • Personal protective equipment provided or required
  • Social distancing guidelines in place
  • Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place