Job Details
Legal Editor
Job no: 5014158
Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Richmond (City), Virginia
Categories: Public Relations / Communications
Title: Legal Editor
State Role Title: Legal Editor
Hiring Range: Negotiable
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Virginia State Bar
Location: 1111 E. Main Street
Agency Website: www.vsb.org
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia State Bar seeks an editor for Virginia Lawyer magazine, the official publication of the Virginia State Bar. This position writes original, informative articles for the magazine; coordinates with staff and lawyer member contributors on substantive articles for themed issues; and reviews and edits unsolicited and solicited articles, professional notices, and classified ads to be published. This position also writes and edits other communication materials such as press releases, brochures, reports, disciplinary summaries, and monthly mass-market member news emails, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and consistency of style. In addition, the editor will assist the Communications team with advertising sales and invoicing for Virginia Lawyer, social media writing and posting, website writing and posting, photography, and departmental projects. This position is required to work in the Richmond office and will occasionally travel for events. Employees are eligible to telework one day per week after six months.
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field
Legal writing and editing experience for print and digital content
Exceptional command of the English language
Exceptional editorial judgement and attention to detail
Organized and able to deliver results under tight deadlines and short turnaround schedules
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Proficient with Microsoft Office; experience with Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop software
Experience in marketing, advertising, photography and/or videography a plus
Success completion of a criminal background check
Additional Considerations
None.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
DO NOT COMPLETE STATE APPLICATION. To apply, please send cover letter, resume and a writing sample to: ...@vsb.org. The writing sample should showcase your ability to write about a legal topic for a general audience (do not submit briefs, legal memoranda, etc.)
Contact Information
Name: VSB HR office
Phone: 804-###-####
Email: ...@vsb.org
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-###-####.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Advertised: 17 Apr 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
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