Job Details

News Assistant

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.

Are you an aspiring journalist eager to make your mark in the world of legal news? Do you have a solid foundation in writing and research and a passion for delivering timely, informative news?

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.

About the Role

Law360 is seeking a News Assistant to join our team. The position's primary responsibilities are 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. The job will eventually include opportunities to report and write some news articles.

Position hours: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (ET), Monday - Friday.

This role can be performed anywhere within the United States.

Requirements

• Demonstrated research and writing skills
• Solid organizational skills

Preferences

• Media or publishing industry experience
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Working for you

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• 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

Salary: $60,000/annually