The American Association for Justice (AAJ®) works to preserve the constitutional right to trial by jury and to make sure people have a fair chance to seek justice when they are injured by the negligence or misconduct of others - even when it means taking on the most powerful corporations.

AAJ is seeking a Legal Associate Editor for its Publications department. The Legal Associate Editor routinely edits and proofreads for Trial magazine, and the Professional Negligence Law Reporter and Products Liability Law Reporter. The Legal Associate Editor proofs formal reports and other documents (such as proposals, correspondence, presentations, and web content) to ensure overall clarity, correctness, and proper formatting.

Responsibilities:

• Edit and rewrite content for style, clarity, and organization for all publications.
• Proofread content for grammar, spelling, punctuation, style, and layout for all publications.
• Research appropriate topics and authors.
• Solicit and evaluate manuscripts for Trial from outside authors and arrange for manuscript peer reviews.
• Write news and features for Trial (the monthly print magazine) and Trial News (monthly online newsletter).
• Participate in art meetings to develop illustration ideas for articles and magazine cover;
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• Serve as a backup to the Managing Editor of the Professional Negligence Law Reporter and Products Liability Law Reporter as needed.
• Assist with other aspects of preparing issues of the magazine.

Qualifications:

• JD degree and a minimum of three years of legal publishing experience required.
• A minimum of three years of publishing experience in a magazine, newsletter, and/or newspaper.
• Experience with an online environment is strongly desired.
• Excellent research, reporting, and news and feature writing skills.
• Ability to understand, substantively edit, and write about complex legal topics.
• Knowledge of tort law is strongly desired.
• Knowledge of ALWD legal citation format is desired.
• Excellent proofreading skills and knowledge of AP style.
• Ability to deal tactfully with volunteer authors, peer reviewers, and association members.
• Superior organization skills and the ability to handle concurrent tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and produce top-quality work quickly and meet
• Fast learner who can quickly adapt to changing situations, take the initiative, and assume responsibilities.

AAJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No phone calls please! 

About American Association for Justice

American Association for Justice (AAJ) delivers Exceptional Education, Unparalleled Advocacy, and a Dedicated Community of Trial Lawyers Fighting for Justice. AAJ promotes justice and fairness for injured persons, safeguards victims' rights—particularly the right to trial by jury—and strengthens the civil justice system through education and disclosure of information critical to public health and safety. With members worldwide, and a network of U.S. and Canadian affiliates involved in diverse areas of trial advocacy, AAJ provides lawyers with the information and professional assistance needed to serve clients successfully and protect the democratic values inherent in the civil justice system.

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