About the Role
Law360 is seeking a News Assistant to join our team. This role involves checking federal and state court dockets, monitoring regulatory databases and websites, and pitching story ideas to editors. News Assistants also track congressional hearings and other noteworthy events, with future opportunities to report and write news articles.
Responsibilities
- Checking federal and state court dockets
- Monitoring regulatory databases and websites
- Pitching story ideas to editors
- Tracking congressional hearings and other noteworthy events
- Reporting and writing news articles
Requirements
- Demonstrated research and writing skills
- Solid organizational skills
Location
- United States
Work Type
- Full-time
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field
Salary/Compensations
- $60,000/annually
Benefits
- Health Benefits: Comprehensive program for medical, dental and vision benefits
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match
- Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs
- Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
- Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves
- Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts
- Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice
About the Company
- Law360, a LexisNexis company, is an online newswire for business lawyers that covers major litigation, transactions, and regulatory issues.
- Founded in 2004 and acquired by LexisNexis in 2012, Law360 is a cutting-edge organization and one of the fastest-growing subscription news services in the U.S.
- Our subscribers include the largest law firms in the U.S. and around the world, in-house counsel at major corporations, and key decision-makers in the government sector.
- Law360 provides breaking legal news and analysis on the most important topics legal professionals, business leaders and regulators need to stay on top of issues, safeguard clients and sharpen their competitive edge.
- The award-winning journalism of Law360 keeps readers connected to the latest, most essential news and insights across 70+ practice areas, industries and jurisdictions, including federal litigation, business deals, mergers & acquisitions and more.
- Law360, which serves more than 2.7 million readers every day, is owned by LexisNexis Legal & Professional® and part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.
- LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world.
- As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.
Equal Opportunity
- We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1-855-833-5120.
- We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
