Senior Attorney Editor

Overview

Senior Attorney Editor

Thomson Reuters is seeking a Senior Attorney Editor to contribute to our Rutter Group Practice Guides. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in California law to conduct in-depth legal research, rigorous analysis, and sophisticated writing, directly shaping the comprehensive legal commentary and practical guidance relied upon by legal professionals across the state. Join our dedicated editorial team and help us maintain our reputation for unparalleled legal content.

• Conduct rigorous legal research and analysis of authorities, actively monitoring new case law, legislation, and legal developments to inform content.
• Draft, review, and meticulously edit high-quality legal commentary and practical guidance, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and conformity to established editorial standards.
• Collaborate effectively with outside authors and internal partners to build relationships, gather insights, and ensure seamless content production.
• Leverage deep legal knowledge to support content innovation, including testing and validating AI solutions by contributing to gold data creation and model output evaluation.
• Manage and prioritize work effectively under demanding deadlines and established publishing schedules, communicating clearly with all stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the legal market environment, including customer needs and competitor offerings, to ensure content relevance.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active admission to the California Bar are mandatory.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience practicing law in California, demonstrating a deep understanding of California legal practice and procedures. Experience in Family Law litigation strongly preferred.
• Superior legal research, writing, and analytical skills, with the proven ability to interpret, analyze, and distill complex legal material into clear, concise, and accurate content.
• Exceptional editorial judgment and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring content accuracy, style consistency, and compliance with publishing standards.
• Proven ability to adapt quickly to new fields of law and critically evaluate content for accuracy and completeness.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with internal teams, outside authors, and stakeholders.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Westlaw online legal research platform and Microsoft Office 365 (additional preferred qualifications).
• Experience working with content management systems or similar publishing tools.

• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance:
  Flex My Way policies to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year.
• Career Development and Growth:
  Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach to help you grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.
• Industry Competitive Benefits:
  Comprehensive plans including flexible vacation, mental health days, Headspace access, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, and wellbeing resources.
• Culture: A reputation for inclusion and belonging, with values focused on customers, winning, critical thinking, speed, and collaboration.
• Social Impact:
  Paid volunteer days and opportunities to engage in pro-bono and ESG initiatives.
• Making a Real-World Impact:
  Contribute to upholding the rule of law and providing trusted, unbiased information globally.

In the United States, Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, a 401k plan with company match, vacation, paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and other benefits. Details vary by location. The base compensation range for eligible US locations is $74,200 – $137,800 USD, with potential eligibility for an annual bonus. This job posting will close 02/13/2026.

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