Legal Editor - Cases

About the Role

Join our agile team as a Legal Editor, where you will contribute to enhancing our Westlaw cases product by ensuring its content is timely, accurate, relevant, and accessible. This role demands a solid grasp of law, exceptional online research capabilities, and meticulous attention to detail. You will need to methodically manage information, concisely articulate legal content, and swiftly adjust to shifts in publishing priorities. Collaboration with both internal teams and external stakeholders is a key aspect of this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft detailed summaries for various legal cases.
• Apply our bespoke classification taxonomy to categorize decisions and recognize pertinent case relationships.
• Maintain and update subject-specific content in case quantum tracking products.
• Leverage AI-driven editorial and research technologies daily to boost efficiency, enhance accuracy, and enrich the value of content creation.
• Engage in broader editorial initiatives and participate in business group activities.

Candidate Profile

• Possess a law degree with thorough knowledge of New Zealand's legal system.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills alongside strong research abilities.
• Capable of interpreting, analyzing, structuring, and clearly presenting complex legal information.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suites and online legal research platforms.
• Demonstrate keen attention to detail, especially from a user perspective.
• Adapt quickly to evolving workflows and maintain a positive approach to change.

Employee Benefits

• Flexible Hybrid Work Model allowing 2-3 days per week onsite to support work-life integration.
• Comprehensive policies such as Flex My Way for balancing personal and professional commitments, including extended remote work options.
• Programs focused on continuous learning, career growth, and preparing for future challenges in an AI-empowered environment.
• Competitive benefit packages covering flexible vacation, mental health days, access to mindfulness apps, retirement plans, tuition support, employee incentives, and wellness resources.
• A culture recognized globally for inclusivity, belonging, flexibility, and teamwork, embodying our core values of customer obsession, competitive spirit, innovation, agility, and collaboration.
• Social responsibility opportunities through paid volunteer days, pro bono consulting, and ESG efforts.
• Contribute meaningfully to justice, truth, and transparency globally alongside a diverse team of professionals.

About the Company

Thomson Reuters combines trusted content with advanced technology, empowering professionals across many sectors including legal, tax, and government to make informed decisions. Employing over 26,000 people worldwide, we foster an inclusive, equitable workplace, upholding high standards of objectivity and transparency. We ensure accommodations for individuals with disabilities and religious beliefs in compliance with applicable laws, and maintain a drug-free environment.