*JOB DESCRIPTION:* Contract Writer, Legal Online Content
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FindLaw, part of Thomson Reuters, is the world's leading provider of online legal information and Internet marketing solutions for law firms.
FindLaw has grown significantly since its establishment in 1995, now employing more than 1,000 talented people with global operations in the United States, India and the United Kingdom.
Super Lawyers, within FindLaw, is an attorney rating system that is known for its proprietary third-party and peer rating system that identifies about 5% of practicing US lawyers as the top in their practice areas, and generates magazines and web sites targeted to specific markets.
We are looking for a writer to develop, optimize and refine content in the areas of consumer-facing website content on superlawyers.
com.
This is a full-time contract position at 40 hours/week during the length of the term.
*KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:*
Write a variety of original legal information content of interest to consumers, under the direction and oversight of the Director of Editorial and Super Lawyers Editorial Team, including, but not limited to:
* Writing general legal informational content for consumer audiences;
* Researching and accurately summarizing statutes and related legal content within a variety of legal practice areas;
* Contacting Super Lawyers selected practicing attorneys to contribute practical information and quotes concerning issues of law and incorporating those insights into the consumer content/articles;
* Correcting content for style, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
(85%)
Work with team lead, editors and/or director of editorial to develop a schedule of content creation/publication, and constantly refine and improve content creation style.
(10%)
* Work with Super Lawyers partners to optimize content using best practices in tagging, keyword usage, headline creation, content optimization and basic SEO.
(5%)
*REQUIREMENTS:*
* Bachelor’s Degree required
* JD required
* Professional legal practice experience a plus, but not required
* Undergraduate degree or additional coursework in business, marketing, communications, writing or a related field a plus, but not required
* Demonstrated expertise and/or practice experience in one or more defined legal practice areas required
* Excellent writing skills, with ability to write in a conversational tone and demonstrated ability to successfully write for the web, including experience writing for lay audiences
* Basic understanding of HTML and SEO
* Ability to work independently under deadline and self-motivate
* Excellent time management skills, including the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple assignments from multiple editors
*IDEAL CANDIDATE:*
* Thrives in a “start up” working environment, but is keenly aware of the special responsibilities that come with writing for a major multi-national information company
* Has an interest in writing about legal topics for consumer audiences
* Is comfortable working under an editorial team lead and recognizes the importance of constructive criticism
* Works well in a team environment, embraces change and is highly adaptable
*To apply, send resume, cover letter and writing sample to the email above.
Please provide at least one writing sample as applications without writing samples will not be considered.
*
Job Type: Contract
Salary: $33.
23 per hour
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
* Need 2 samples! Samples should be your own writing (preferably online content), article topics of the law in conversational mode, beyond just a bar review.
Education:
* Doctorate (Required)
Experience:
* Content creation: 4 years (Required)
* Online Content Writing: 3 years (Required)
* HTML5: 1 year (Preferred)
* SEO: 1 year (Required)
* Legal drafting: 1 year (Required)
* WordPress: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: Remote
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