Overview
A global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools is seeking an experienced contract Legal Researcher & Writer to support their business needs. This role is fully remote and involves producing high-quality analytical legal content for professional legal customers.
Responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth legal research and develop clear, concise, and analytical legal content.
- Analyze and interpret legislation, case law, regulations, legal news, and related materials.
- Incorporate research findings into new and existing online and print analytical content.
- Write high-quality articles and commentary on current tax and legal issues for legal professionals.
- Ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, and compliance with legal and editorial standards.
- Utilize generative AI, agentic AI, automation, and data tools to support content development and editorial workflows.
- Craft prompts, evaluate AI-generated outputs, and refine content for quality and accuracy.
- Monitor legal developments, regulatory changes, and advancements in legal technology.
- Collaborate with Editorial Directors, Legal Editors, Product Managers, and legal writers on content initiatives.
- Support scoping, outlining, drafting, and quality review processes for analytical legal content.
- Contribute to strategies for innovative legal content products and solutions.
- Participate in cross-functional initiatives including product pilots, process evaluations, and standards development.
- Promote operational excellence and technology-driven approaches to legal content creation.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.
- Minimum of 2 years of legal practice experience or equivalent.
- Verifiable citation or link to previously published work.
- Strong legal research, analytical, and original writing skills.
- Ability to interpret AI-generated outputs and integrate findings into legal content.
- Experience using large language models such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or similar AI tools for drafting, outlining, and summarizing content.
- Strong understanding of legal research methodologies and content development processes.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong collaboration, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and team-oriented environments.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to content accuracy and quality.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Interest in legal technology and AI-assisted legal workflows.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with legal research tools such as Lexis+ AI, Protégé, or similar platforms.
- Experience with data visualization or analytics tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary range with most hires at the median based on experience and qualifications.
- Commuter benefits available through a third-party employer of record (after waiting period for eligible engagements).
- Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
Location
- This is a 100% remote position.
Applicants must provide a verifiable citation or link to previously published work.