Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting editorial role?
Would you enjoy working with legal content from diverse jurisdictionsAbout the TeamLexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from todays top creators for each individual legal use case.About the RoleWe are looking for a meticulous individual with a keen eye for detail to prepare materials or works/products for publication in print and online formats, according to agreed quality standards and agreed deadlines. All products must be produced within approved budgetary constraints. This role reports to the Manager of Analytical in South Africa.Responsibilities

• Planning and maintaining detailed content timelines for both print and digital formats, identifying potential bottlenecks, mitigating risks, and communicating deadlines to stakeholders.

• Reviewing, copyediting, and styling legal manuscripts to align with house style; conducting spot checks, coordinating quality assurance reviews, and monitoring legislative/case law updates for accuracy.

• Overseeing the creation of consolidated indexes, tables of cases, and statutory material; uploading and organizing content in relevant systems, and preparing annual or biannual supplements and cumulative volumes.

• Liaising with authors, freelancers, offshore production teams, and other internal collaborators to address editorial queries and keep publications on schedule.

• Compiling regular status reports for management, monitoring overall project progress, and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

• Identifying areas for workflow improvement, recommending solutions, and implementing best practices to enhance editorial processes and production systems.
• When required, perform any of the above or other related functions in respect with the works/products of other departments

Requirements

• Have an excellent command of English language
• Able to understand budgets and financial reports
• Be competent in MS Office, especially MS Word
• Have a keen interest in artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications in legal research and documentation will be considered an asset.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI technology and understanding how to integrate these tools into your workflow can significantly enhance your efficiency and accuracy.
• Able to adapt to changing business demands
• Able to prioritise multiple projects or tasks such that the agreed publishing schedule is met
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills, tactfulness and diplomacy

Work in a way that works for youWe promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.Working PatternWorking flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.About the BusinessLexisNexis Legal & Professionalxc2xae provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexisxc2xae and Nexisxc2xae services.LexisNexis, a division of RELX, is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.Please read our .

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