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Content Lawyer (Personal Injury and Insolvency and Restructuring): Practical Guidance
LexisNexis offers a market-leading range of vital information and powerful tools for all kinds of legal professionals. We are a Canadian subsidiary of a strong multi-billion $ revenue multi-national organization. We have one foot in the long and proud history of legal publishing, and the other in today’s exciting world of informatics, big data, artificial intelligence, and technology-enabled professional work. LexisNexis has a strong brand in Canada that we are using to bring an unprecedented portfolio of new products to market.
We have an immediate opening on our Content team for a recently practicing lawyer with 3+ years of experience in personal injury or insolvency and restructuring.
The successful candidate for this full-time hybrid/remote position will join a team of experienced professionals responsible for the development and strategic direction of Practical Guidance, an innovative online resource designed specifically for Canadian lawyers.
As the Content Lawyer (Personal Injury and Insolvency and Restructuring), Practical Guidance, your key roles and responsibilities will include:
Building relationships with respected legal practitioners and firms across Canada to create content that reflects leading legal and business practices
Reviewing, editing and/or writing practice notes, checklists, flowcharts, precedents and other practice-related materials
Ensuring currency and relevancy of all materials included in the product
Monitoring information sources to identify and report on relevant news and updates regarding legal developments in these practice areas
Working within a cross-functional team to execute on the content and product development strategies, and ensure the delivery of high quality content within mandated timelines
Contributing knowledge of the needs of legal practitioners to assist in the development of effective sales and marketing strategies and initiatives in these practice areas
Maintaining and managing relationships with key LexisNexis stakeholders within Canada, the US and UK
Basic Qualifications:
A Canadian law degree, or a law degree from another jurisdiction with a Certificate of Qualification from Canada’s National Committee on Accreditation
3+ years of practice experience in personal injury or insolvency and restructuring
Member of one or more of the bars of any Canadian province or territory (active and in good standing)
What we are looking for in you :
Detailed understanding of the legal practice needs and workflow requirements within personal injury or insolvency and restructuring and a sophisticated knowledge of trends in the Canadian legal marketplace
Strong network of contacts currently in legal practice in Canada within either practice area
Strong, practical writer with the ability to write effectively and concisely within prescribed timelines
Experience in drafting or editing client materials, law journals, CLE presentations or other legal writing
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Proficient with MS Office products
Must be highly organized, self-motivated and detail-oriented
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Competitive salary plus:
Medical/Dental/Vision
Pension Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Personal Leave Days
Two Paid Volunteer Days
Opportunity to work in a stimulating and collegial environment
Good work/life balance including hybrid/remote work from home/office environment
LexisNexis, a division of RELX Group, is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. If a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran needs a reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, that individual should please contact [email protected] or if you are based in the US you may also contact us on 1.855.833.5120.
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