Legal Editor, Criminal & DUI Law

Overview

This role is for a Legal Editor specializing in Criminal & DUI Law. The position involves writing and editing legally accurate, highly accessible legal content for a consumer audience, using streamlined editorial processes that may include AI tools to improve speed and accuracy.

The employer produces do-it-yourself legal solutions, including articles, books, apps, and software. The Legal Editor role supports content creation and updates intended to remain accurate, accessible, and authoritative in modern SEO and GEO environments.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit legally accurate, highly accessible articles for the organization’s websites
• Leverage and refine established AI workflows to drive rapid, highly accurate content updates
• Train and collaborate with freelance writers, integrating their work into streamlined editorial processes
• Update content for accuracy, usefulness, and style
• Contribute to other projects such as book editing and social media as a subject matter expert

Requirements

• Excellent writing and editing skills with careful attention to detail
• Ability to write for a consumer audience, explaining complex concepts in an easy-to-digest manner
• Forward-thinking AI mindset, with demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and naturally integrate tools into daily tasks
• A law degree from an ABA-accredited law school and no professional disciplinary history
• At least two years’ background as a practicing attorney, including experience in criminal law or DUI specifically
• Ability and willingness to create and edit content in additional areas of law

Preferred Qualifications

• Example of writing intended for nonlawyers

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is expected to start at $80,000, depending on skills, qualifications, and experience. Compensation may vary based on a range of factors.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (health insurance options)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and well-being coaching services
• Voluntary benefits such as home, auto and pet insurance, and discounted legal and financial services

Location

Based in the Bay Area. Remote candidates are welcome, with the expectation that occasional travel to the office will be required.