Details of the Organization
Thomson Reuters stands as the foremost provider of news and information-based tools for professionals worldwide. With an extensive network of journalists and specialist editors, they keep their customers informed about global developments, particularly in legal, regulatory, and tax domains. Serving clients operating in multifaceted arenas such as tax, law, compliance, government, and media, they aid professionals in navigating disruptive digital transformations, facilitating their evolution and success in today's dynamic landscape.
Details of the Job/Internship
Thomson Reuters is seeking a Legal Editorial Associate for IDS Employment in Hyderabad. Join them to contribute to legal content creation and support our editorial team.
Role and Responsibilities
- Sub-edit/proof all draft content for IDS Brief monthly journal and Handbook commentary texts to ensure high standards of grammatical accuracy and clarity, paying close attention to the IDS ‘house style’ guidance.
- Check accuracy of all cross-references, running headers, legislative references, case law names/ law report citations, quotes from cases and legislation, and page numbering.
- Check all headings and sub-headings are in correct style.
- Format versions of current Handbook chapters by downloading from Westlaw and using this to create an editable version in MS Word. This will involve applying heading and sub-heading styles correctly and checking that all pre-existing bold and italic text is accurately marked-up.
- Work closely with the IDS senior editors, make suggestions for layout improvements for print copy (such as closing gaps and balancing text) and other textual changes to enhance clarity, succinctness, structure and flow.
- Help create the journal contents page and cover of each monthly issue, compile case list for Handbook chapters and check accuracy of Handbook subject indexes.
- After gaining substantial experience, you will help create and update the IDS ‘house style’ guidance as and when appropriate, and assist in the training of new members of the IDS team on these matters.
- Members of our team prioritize their own work and understand the roles and responsibilities of each collaborator/team member and how each role impacts production. You will also be required to demonstrate competence on company-specific systems necessary to perform your job functions.
Eligibility
- Good quality legal degree from an accredited law school with some experience of working in a publishing environment. Alternatively, a degree in English, languages or another relevant subject together with substantial work experience in a role requiring proofing/sub-editing of legal or other complex material.
- High level literacy skills.
- Ability to provide superb attention to detail.
- Proficient user of Microsoft Office applications, ability to search and manage online resources, and strong computer skills generally.
- Proficiency in use of a content management system.
- Ability to meet deadlines: excellent time management and ability to organize/prioritise own workload essential.
- Good team working skills: must be able to work well and communicate effectively within a small team environment.
- (Desirable) Experience of using Westlaw UK to look up cases, legislation and commentary
- (Desirable) Proficiency in a content management system.
Salary/Stipend
The salary will be discussed with the candidate itself.
Type of Opportunity
Fulltime
Country
India
State
Telangana
City
Hyderabad
Address
Hyderabad, Telangana