Relx Group

Legal Editor

Relx Group$59K — $107K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD, LLB, or LLM degree required
  • Strong legal research and analytical skills
  • Ability to interpret legal precedent
  • Experience applying editorial guidelines
  • Skilled in managing multiple priorities
  • Adaptability to evolving technologies
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Analyze legal documents for key issues and precedential relationships
  • Apply history and treatment letters as per guidelines
  • Review content for accuracy against source material
  • Identify and correct inconsistencies in legal output
  • Ensure quality and completeness of editorial work
  • Meet production targets while maintaining standards
  • Resolve complex editorial and legal questions

Benefits

  • Flexible working conditions with remote opportunities
  • Supportive environment for professional growth
  • Access to resources for continuous improvement
  • Comprehensive benefits tailored to your location
  • Opportunities for cross-functional collaboration
Full Job Description

Do you enjoy building solid internal and external relationships resulting in growth?

Do you enjoy collaborating cross-functionally to deliver on common goals?

Job Summary

This position is responsible for reviewing, editing, and auditing legal opinions and other caselaw content generated through AI-assisted processes. The role requires applying established Legal Editing Guidelines to quickly and accurately identify legal issues and determinethe precedential impact to cases and statutes cited within opinion to ensure legal accuracy and proper analysis of legal precedent.

The Editor/Publisher II evaluates the relationship between citing and cited authorities, determines precedential impact, and applies appropriate history and treatment letters and phrases. This role requires strong analytical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver high-quality work within defined timelines.

This is a home-based position.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Analysis & Editorial Decision-Making

  • Analyze legal documents to identify key issues and determine precedential relationships between cases and statutes
  • Apply approved history and treatment letters and phrases in accordance with Legal Editing Guidelines

Content Review & Validation

Review history and treatment lettering against source material to ensure accuracy of legal issues and outcomes

Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or misinterpretations in output and correct as needed

Quality & Workflow Execution

Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of all editorial work

Meet production targets and deadlines while maintaining high quality standards

Verify history chains and treatment relationships using designated tools and workflows

Issue Resolution & Continuous Improvement

Resolve complex editorial and legal analysis questions

Identify guideline ambiguities or workflow improvements and raise them through appropriate channels

Perform additional editorial or administrative tasks as assigned

Preferred Qualifications
  • JD, LLB, or LLM degree
  • Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply legal precedent and editorial guidelines
  • Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment and escalation when appropriate
  • Excellent reading comprehension and issue-spotting skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines
  • Flexibility to adapt to evolving workflows, including AI-assisted processes
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment

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U.S. National Base Pay Range: $53,900 - $89,800. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates. If performed in Colorado, the base pay range is $53,900 - $89,800.If performed in Illinois, the base pay range is $56,500 - $94,200.If performed in Chicago, IL, the base pay range is $59,300 - $98,700.If performed in Maryland, the base pay range is $56,500 - $94,200.If performed in New York, the base pay range is $59,300 - $98,700.If performed in New York City, the base pay range is $64,700 - $107,700.If performed in Rochester, NY, the base pay range is $53,900 - $89,800.If performed in New Jersey, the base pay range is $63,448 - $101,352.If performed in Ohio, the base pay range is $51,200 - $85,300. Application deadline is 08/28/2026.

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About Relx Group

RELX Group is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. The company operates in four market segments: scientific, technical and medical; risk and business analytics; legal; and exhibitions. RELX's products and services include electronic databases, online information services, workflow tools, and print and digital books. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in London, England.
Learn more about Relx Group
Size
33,500 employees
Market Cap
$53.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.2 billion
Founded
2018
5 Year Trend
+1%
Revenue
$7.1 billion
NASDAQ

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