Legal Editor - Legal Journal Abstract Writer

(Job Profile: 104609 – Legal Editor TR6)

In the Legal Journal Abstract Writer role, you will leverage your legal analytical and writing skills across a wide range of subject areas, to tight deadlines, to create concise, comprehensive abstracts of articles published in legal journals for use in Westlaw UK and Ireland (UKI). Legal journal abstracts are a key content set heavily used by legal professionals for research and staying current with legal developments. Abstract Writers read, analyse, and distil complex articles to create brief, targeted summaries which allow our customers to quickly identify relevant materials and make informed decisions regarding their research needs.

Strong analytical and writing skills, as well as the ability to work independently, are necessary to maintain our world-class content.

About the Role

In this opportunity as Legal Journal Abstract Writer, you will:

• Select, abstract, and index material for Westlaw UKI according to defined criteria.
• Create index entries for legal articles across a range of subject areas including accurate citation of cases, legislation and bibliographic details; correct application of house style; and consistent, accurate use of the UKI Taxonomy.
• Adhere to editorial publishing schedules and quality standards as required for accuracy and completeness.
• Conduct post-publication checks on database records and online services.
• Achieve the required level of self-management of priorities and workload.
• Maintain knowledge of legal and regulatory developments, including familiarity with diverse areas of law and skills training as needed to complete your work.
• Demonstrate competence on company-specific systems, including customized editorial systems, necessary to perform your job functions.

About You

You're a fit for the role of Legal Journal Abstract Writer if your background includes:

• Have a JD or LLB degree, preferably in UK law.
• Have excellent English communication and writing skills, able to clearly and concisely interpret key issues across legal, regulatory, financial and academic journals.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency and adaptability in utilizing emerging tools, including generative AI technologies, to enhance productivity, efficiency, and accuracy on projects and tasks.
• Are a self-starter with an aptitude for legal research and analysis.
• Have a keen eye for detail and established proof-reading skills, able to focus on detail-specific tasks, in addition to being able to pivot your attention to address high priority updates with little notice.
• Are open to accepting and applying ongoing feedback.
• Are a strong, proactive, and assertive communicator who can speak and write clearly and effectively with all contacts, both in and outside Thomson Reuters, across the globe.
• Are a great team player who will work successfully in a global and collaborative environment.

What’s in it For You?

• Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset.
• Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more.
• Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute.

About Us

Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media.