Research Editor Oregon State Bar Tigard, Oregon, United States

Legal Publications Research Editor

The Oregon State Bar regulates the practice of law in Oregon and provides a variety of services to its members

and the public. The mission of the Oregon State Bar is to serve justice and the public interest by promoting

respect for the rule of law, by improving the quality of legal services, and by increasing access to justice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Visit http://www.osbar.org/osbcenter/openings.html for job details.

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We are looking for someone to provide legal analysis, editing, research, and cite checking services to ensure the quality and legal accuracy of a library of over forty comprehensive legal reference books and complementary products.

Part-time position – 20 hours per week – this is not a remote position

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What you will do:

• Researches and analyzes cited statutes, cases, rules, and other legal authorities for accuracy.
• Researches and analyzes new legislation to determine whether it affects chapters posted to the BarBooks^TM online library.
• Exercises independent legal judgment and analysis to write or rewrite Public Notes in the BarBooks^TM online library.
• Updates cross-references in BarBooks^TM online library whenever a new book is released.
• Updates external URL citations in BarBooks^TM online library as needed.
• Monitors, documents, and reports to the Legal Publications Manager the progress of assigned projects.
• Alerts Legal Publications Manager when it appears that a chapter of the BarBooks^TM online library needs a revision due to the extensive Public Notes.
• Models behavior and practices that value diversity and incorporates inclusive and culturally competent practices.
• Conducts original legal research as needed.

Requirements

You may have any satisfactory equivalent combination of the following experience & training that ensures your ability to perform the work. We welcome the opportunity to review your background. 

• Graduation from an accredited law school. Membership in a state bar helpful and not required.
• One year of editorial experience. Demonstrated knowledge of legal publications helpful and not required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of legal research, legal writing, editing, copyediting, and proofreading.
• Demonstrated knowledge of organization and administration practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Microsoft O365 Office Suite in a Microsoft Windows environment with particular emphasis on Word, Excel, and Outlook. Ability to become familiar with OSB-specific programs and software.
• Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of internet research tools as well as Lexis.
• Ability to type 40 WPM with accuracy.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills for in-person and virtual formats.
• Ability to analyze legal issues and concepts.
• Ability to pay strict attention to detail.

• Ability to work remotely as needed.

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For this non-exempt position, the salary is $28.50 per hour. The OSB offers excellent benefits including voluntary 6% participation in the PERS program.

If this sounds like a position that interests you, send your resume with a cover letter to Director of Human Resources, Attention: RE, Oregon State Bar, PO Box 231935, Tigard, OR 97281. Fax to 503-598-6985 or e-mail to [email protected].