ABA Journal – Legal Affairs Writer in Chicago, IL

ABA Journal - Legal Affairs Writer - American Bar Association - Chicago, IL - work from home job Company: American Bar Association Job description: The American Bar Association (ABA) was founded on a commitment to advance the rule of law in the United States and beyond by providing practical resources for legal professionals, conducting law school accreditation, developing model ethics codes and more. Today, the ABA remains a member-based organization that works to ensure access to justice for all, a fair legal process, and respect for the rule of law at home and across the globe. The ABA is committed to service and refining the standards that guide the legal profession. ABA staff are provided multiple types of continuing education and career development opportunities. Your work will help eliminate bias, enhance diversity, and advance the rule of law throughout the US and around the world. The ABA recognizes the value staff contribute to our success through a generous benefits package that protects their health and their financial security. The ABA's wide array of benefit offerings include 401(k), medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health spending accounts, supplemental life and disability insurance, prepaid legal programs, and a complimentary membership to the American Bar Association, which offers additional benefits. Flexible/hybrid work arrangements may be available for residents of CA, DC, IL, IN, IA, MD, MI, MN, TX, VA, and WI. Residency requirements may apply. ABA employees are eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). Job Summary/General Purpose of Job

• The ABA Journal, the nation's premiere legal affairs magazine, is seeking an experienced journalist for its print and online publications. We're looking for someone with substantial experience covering the law and legal issues who can write engaging, compelling long form magazine stories as well as shorter news and feature stories. Flexible work arrangements available.
• The job works with limited supervision in the development of story ideas and writes compelling legal affairs articles, features, and specialty pieces for the ABA Journal in both print and electronic formats.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities (listed in order of importance and/or time spent)

• Authors legal affairs articles, features, and specialty pieces for publication in the ABA Journal.
• Conceives compelling and informational story ideas for the target audience of the ABA Journal
• Conducts research, vets and interviews sources, conducts fact-checking to ensure accuracy of reporting and mitigation of risk.
• Conducts legal research for background and/or matters of current interest that affect the practice of law.
• Uses all appropriate editing skills and writing techniques to optimize near first-time, print ready materials.
• Conducts special projects on behalf of the ABA Journal.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Education, Qualifications, Experience

• A bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Business Administration, or pre-law from an accredited college or university.
• At least five years' experience in reporting/writing published materials focused on legal affairs.
• Previous experience interviewing and vetting sources and ensuring the quality and correctness of articles in an appropriate journalistic format.
• Previous experience authoring legal writings for the consumption of the legal professional that provide compelling reasons to read the materials and provide sufficiency of information to be meaningful and actionable.

Preferred Education, Qualifications, Experience

• Possession of a Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school.

Physical Requirements

• Typical office work environment.

Extent of Travel Required in the Job

• As a normal course of business, this job will typically require travel of less than 15% of the time.

The American Bar Association is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with the American Bar Association, please call 312-988-5188. Expected salary: $67760 per year Location: Chicago, IL Job date: Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:30:58 GMT Apply for the job now! Apply tot his job Apply To this Job