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- We are a burgeoning legal tech startup revolutionizing document review and contract analysis with AI. Our legal team is expanding, and we need a sharp, detail-oriented Legal Editor to join us. If you have a background in law, meticulous editing abilities, and a passion for making complex legal documents understandable, we encourage you to apply! **Your Mission: Clarity and Accuracy in Legal Content** As the Legal Editor, your core mission will be to ensure the utmost accuracy, clarity, and consistency in all our legal content. This encompasses reviewing pleadings, briefs, contracts, research papers, and user-facing documentation. You will play a pivotal role in transforming dense legal jargon into concise, accessible information for our clients and internal stakeholders alike. *Tasks to Tackle:* * Proofread and edit legal documents to ensure flawless grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax. * Verify citations, cross-references, and other references to legal authority. * Confirm accuracy and consistency of legal terminology across all documents. * Collaborate with our legal writers to enhance readability and overall effectiveness of communications. * Ensure our document formatting conforms with court requirements and professional standards. * Suggest rephrasing or restructuring to enhance coherence and flow of legal text. * Research legal terms, definitions, and relevant statutes for our resources. * Maintain our evolving style guides and terminology glossaries. **Essentials for Success** * Scholarly foundation in law, paralegal studies, or related discipline. * Deep immersion in legal editing, legal writing, or paralegal role. * Proficiency in legal citation rules (e.g., Bluebook, ALWD). * Familiarity with legal research tools such as Westlaw and LexisNexis. * Incomparable editing acumen and proofreading capability. * Extraordinary attention to detail and diligence in legal document reviews. * Ability to dissect and grasp complex legal subjects. * Communicative and collaborative capabilities for liaising with legal personnel. * Mastery of MS Office and document management systems. **Company Advantages** * Contribute substantially to a transformative startup pioneering legal tech solutions. * An environment that embraces professional growth, nurturing ongoing mastery of expertise. * Engagement within a spirited team, collaborative and always expanding. * Opportunities to evolve legal content strategy as we expand our software suite. * Comprehensive remuneration paired with premier wellness benefits encompassing dental, health, vision, and life assurance. * Liberating PTO strategy encouraging equilibrium between occupational duties and personal rejuvenation. **Greensboro, NC and the Thriving Legal Sector** Greensboro boasts a growing legal sector, underpinned by a vibrant downtown and several major law firms. Situated in the heart of North Carolina, Greensboro provides a high quality of life with a reasonable cost of living. The legal community benefits from proximity to several excellent law schools in the state. It hosts regional conferences such as the annual NC Bar Association meeting. This remote position is ideally situated for someone based in Greensboro, or another area of North Carolina, who desires to work from home while maintaining strong links to the local legal environment.Greensboro, NCRemoteFull-time, Contractor$60,000 - $80,000 per yearEditing & Legal25 days ago