Job Description

Legal Editor - Legal Journal Abstract Writer

In the Legal Journal Abstract Writer role, you will leverage your legal analytical and writing skills across a wide range of subject areas, to tight deadlines, to create concise, comprehensive abstracts of articles published in legal journals for use in Westlaw UK and Ireland (UKI). Legal journal abstracts are a key content set heavily used by legal professionals for research and staying current with legal developments.

About the Role

  • Select, abstract, and index material for Westlaw UKI according to defined criteria.
  • Create index entries for legal articles across a range of subject areas including accurate citation of cases, legislation and bibliographic details; correct application of house style; and consistent, accurate use of the UKI Taxonomy.
  • Adhere to editorial publishing schedules and quality standards as required for accuracy and completeness.
  • Conduct post-publicat...

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