Attorney Editor - San Francisco
Thomson Reuters (San Francisco, California)

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Thomson Reuters is the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. We combine industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers in the financial, legal, tax and accounting, scientific, healthcare and media markets, powered by the world's most trusted news organization. With headquarters in New York and major operations in London and Eagan, Minnesota, Thomson Reuters employs more than 50,000 people in 93 countries. More information about Thomson Reuters and its financial performance can be found on www.ThomsonReuters.com. Primary Objectives:
 
West Group, the preeminent legal information provider to the U.S. legal market is looking for Attorney Editors to provide legal interpretation to support the development of print and electronic publications. Responsibilities:
Applies legal analysis, writing, research, and project management to support the creation and ongoing maintenance of family law products. Responsibilities include:
Act as editorial manager for family law suite of products, including print, software applications, and  CD-ROM; be evangelist for the product line Managing software projects, including bug logging and prioritization, and coordination between developers and subject matter experts; Troubleshooting and testing of the software, maintenance of Help documentation Providing training to sales force, customers, and courts Maintaining family law website Handling escalated customer queries Managing the release schedule, ensuring that all updates are tested properly and released on time; Support developer when requested, including data collection and manipulation for tax updating process; Writing for family law and other publications, as need arises.  
Requirements:
LL.B. or JD Degree from an American Bar Association approved law school is required. Demonstrated strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills along with solid editorial judgment, project management and attention to detail. In-depth understanding of child- and spousal-support issues and family law litigation generally, in-depth understanding of personal income tax. Ability to interpret, analyze, organize, and express detailed legal material. Ability to discern and accurately express usage instruction for creation of user-friendly technical documentation. Requires a detail-oriented individual with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple functions and schedules. This individual will demonstrate the ability to successfully work in a team environment and provide work direction as necessary. Must have understanding of software projects, tools, and practices; understanding of website organization and maintenance Must have excellent interpersonal, sales, and customer service skills, along with superior presentation skills. Normal office hours and environment; constant reading and exposure to personal computers, extra hours will be required to meet deadlines.  
 
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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Thomson Reuters employees take pride in providing our customers around the world with information that is timely, accurate, unbiased and trusted. We have a profound respect for the professions and customers we serve and define our success in terms of their success. Our work environment is dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial. We have a result-oriented culture that demands excellence, agility, and the desire to move quickly and precisely to seize opportunities. Our environment is both challenging and supportive - we give employees the opportunity to develop their skills and do their best work. Thomson Reuters values diversity of culture and thought and seeks talented, qualified employees in all its operations around the world regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other protected classification under country or local law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.