Details of the Organization

IDS (part of the larger TR legal editorial team in the UK) publishes a monthly employment law journal (IDS Brief) and large commentary textbooks (IDS Handbooks) for publication in both print and online on Westlaw. 

Details of the Job/Internship

Reuters News Agency is hiring Legal Editorial Associate to join their office in Hyderabad.

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.

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

It will be discussed with the candidate itself

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

Hyderabad, Telangana, India