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Attorney Editor (Advocates)

Rochester, NY

Thomson West, the preeminent legal information provider to the U.S. legal market is looking for an Attorney Editor to provide legal interpretation to support the development of print and electronic case law publications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Applies legal analysis, writing and research to support the manuscripts provided by primary sources
• Creation of headnotes, historical notes, and headings
• Manuscript evaluation
• Index and highlight creation 
• Manages author and contractor relationships
• Manages products in all media
• Works collaboratively with others to develop and create new product offerings
• Ensures accuracy of legal content before publication
• Actively participates in team and project activities

• LL.B. or JD Degree from an American Bar Association approved law school is required.
• Demonstrated strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills along with solid editorial judgment and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to interpret, analyze, organize, and express detailed legal material.
• Must be skilled in the use of personal computers and have familiarity with word processing and on-line applications.
• Requires a detail-oriented individual with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple functions.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work in a team environment
• Normal office hours and environment; constant reading and exposure to personal computers, extra hours will be required to meet deadlines.  

Note:  Relocation Assistance is not available for this position.

The Thomson Corporation is a global leader in providing essential electronic workflow solutions to business and professional customers. Thomson provides value-added information, software tools and applications to more than 20 million users in the fields of law, tax, accounting, financial services, scientific research and healthcare. The Thomson Corporation's common shares are listed on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC).

Our employees embrace a number of commonly shared values - collaboration, accountability, customer focus, a bias toward action and results, appreciation and respect for diversity, entrepreneurial spirit and, at all times, the highest ethical standards. These values represent the behavior each employee is expected to exhibit in their role. In our view, fostering a culture that embodies these values will lead to success and growth for our employees and our business.

The Thomson Corporation is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE : www.thomsoncareers.com   JOB NUMBER: PUB00001267

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