Performs legal news reporting and analysis, analytical pieces and general assignments for assigned content areas.
Primary Responsibilities :
Employees of this classification perform most of the following, as assigned:
- Screens cases, legislation, regulations and other legal developments; analyze issues; edits, reports, researches, updates and/or writes legal content.
- Files breaking news alerts, intraday stories and final write-throughs.
- Originates, proposes and develops story ideas.
- Develops and maintains sources and professional contacts in the government and private sectors.
- May participate in production of unit’s publication(s).
- Develops and maintains knowledge of issues in relevant legal fields.
- Remains current on issues and developments related to assigned beat(s).
- Stays abreast of and effectively uses electronic resources and other tools to perform the job effectively.
- Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements :
- Abilities in legal research, analysis, and writing in federal and state regulatory, legislative, and judicial processes.
- Ability to file a news story on deadline.
- Ability to carry out assigned research and writing projects within deadlines under general supervision.
- Ability to attend outside meetings, hearings, news events, etc. and to report on them clearly and accurately for deadline.
- Ability to use Bloomberg Industry Group publishing tools and other technology effectively with Bloomberg Industry Group training.
- Ability to interact effectively with colleagues, sources, and others.
Education and Experience :
- Juris Doctor, paralegal training, substantial progress toward a law degree, relevant coursework, and/or experience preferred.
- Minimum 3+ years’ experience in some combination of news reporting, legal writing and/or legal practice.
Special Requirements :
- Candidates may be required to pass a test for this position.
