Title: Legal Editor

State Role Title: Legal Editor

Hiring Range: $65,000 - $82,000

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia State Bar

Location: Virginia State Bar

Agency Website: www.vsb.org

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia State Bar seeks an editor for Virginia Lawyer magazine, the official publication of the Virginia State Bar. This position writes original, informative articles for the magazine; coordinates with staff and lawyer member contributors on substantive articles for themed issues; and reviews and edits unsolicited and solicited articles, professional notices, and classified ads to be published. This position also writes and edits other communication materials such as press releases, brochures, reports, disciplinary summaries, and monthly mass-market member news emails, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and consistency of style. In addition, the editor will assist the Communications team with advertising sales and invoicing for Virginia Lawyer, social media writing and posting, website writing and posting, photography, and departmental projects. This position is required to work in the Richmond office and will occasionally travel for events. Employees are eligible to telework one day per week after six months.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field
• Legal writing and editing experience for print and digital content
• Exceptional command of the English language
• Exceptional editorial judgement and attention to detail
• Organized and able to deliver results under tight deadlines and short turnaround schedules
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; experience with Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop software
• Experience in law firm marketing, advertising, photography and/or videography a plus

Selected candidate must also satisfactory complete a criminal background check.

Special Instructions

DO NOT COMPLETE A STATE APPLICATION. To apply, please send cover letter, resume and a writing sample to: hr@vsb.org. The writing sample should showcase your ability to write about a legal topic for a general audience (do not submit briefs, legal memoranda, etc.)

Contact Information

Name: VSB HR office

Phone: (804) 775-0500

Email: hr@vsb.org