Job Description

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About Us

LexisNexis, a part of RELX, is a leading global provider of legal, regulatory, and business information. We help customers increase productivity and improve decision-making and outcomes. Our 10,500 experts and innovative tools help us shape a better world for our customers and communities.

About the Role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a talented paralegal to join the LexisNexis Paralegal Hub, in a contract role (until the end of December with possibility of extension), to help contribute towards the development of Irish practical guidance across a range of practice areas, namely Dispute Resolution, Employment, Property, Construction, Banking & Financial Services, Commercial and Corporate law for Lexis+xc2xae Ireland, LexisNexis online practical guidance and research product for Irish lawyers and legal professionals. There are two main components of the LexisNexis offering which this role will contribute to:

Core content in Lexis+xc2xae Ireland Lexis+xc2xae Ireland provides legal practical guidance and market insight which a busy front-line practitioner can read and digest quickly and easily. It is presented in a range of different content types including Practice Notes, precedents, checklists and flowcharts.

Current awareness service via our current awareness service, we provide legal updates and analysis for Lexis+xc2xae Ireland. We cover legal and regulatory stories and provide insight into how they could impact lawyers and their clients. Information is published online and sent to customers via a range of different email alerts.

Responsibilities:

Core content

Working closely with the Lexis+xc2xae Ireland teams and the Commissioning team to commission and draft practical guidance.

This work will include:

reviewing new and existing content for quality and legal accuracy

monitoring of developments and inputting information to maintain trackers of consultations, cases and dates

drafting practical guidance content (eg practice notes, precedents, trackers, checklists, news and Q&As)

collaborating with external authors regarding externally written content

having input into the development of technical solutions with our product teams, to ensure that we are delivering guidance research, and current awareness in the most efficient way possible

conduct testing of the online platform and assist in amending online legal content, as required

participate in internal feedback activities regarding functionality of the online platform

support work on feature development for the online legal platform

Current awareness

Helping to deliver our current awareness offering by:

ensuring all news items are written to a high standard and edited and checked for accuracy, grammar, punctuation, clarity, flow, style, and news value

applying taxonomy to news items consistently and accurately

checking and proofing of content before publication, addressing and resolving publishing issues and making recommendations for process improvements

supporting the development and implementation of initiatives to grow and improve the current awareness offering of Lexis+xc2xae Ireland

Key competencies:

Academic qualifications and skills

Excellent academic qualifications and legal research and writing skills. Demonstrates an interest for, and some knowledge/experience of law and practice

Customer focus

Keen to understand customer needs and implement customer feedback

Compelling communication

Clearly and succinctly conveys knowledge and information. Writes in plain English in an accurate and focused way that is appropriate for online content and the audience.

Manages work and prioritises

Effectively manages own time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently. Achieves through prioritising, managing and leveraging resources, scheduling and maintaining focus.

Contributes to team success

Actively contributes to the success of the LexisPSL Hub and the LexisPSL teams and the overall objectives for the practice areas.

Collaboration & influencing

Works effectively and co-operatively with others; establishes and maintains good working relationships. Builds trust, works diplomatically, demonstrates sensitivity to others whilst when necessary persuading or presenting compelling arguments for change or improvement.

Continuous learning

Takes responsibility for developing own knowledge and skill, putting new knowledge and understanding to practical use on the job.

Key Skills Required:

Law degree/GDL/LPC/BTC

Excellent academic qualifications and legal research and writing skills

Passionate about a career in the practice areas mentioned above

Good understanding of legal issues, procedures, and content types

Experience working in a legal environment, e.g. private practice/in-house or at the Bar (desirable)

Ability to prioritise work to ensure deadlines are met and stakeholder expectations are managed

Clear succinct writing style and ability to adapt to LexisNexis house style

Excellent organisational and time management skills

Understanding of, and willingness to use, social media and new technology

We offer the following benefits:

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization, with various flexible and remote working options available to employees

Working with Us

LexisNexis Legal & Professional is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Together, we are building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Working for you

We believe in a healthy work/life balance. We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career.

About our Team

LexisNexis is a data and analytics company with 10,500 colleagues serving customers in more than 150 countries. Were one of the largest information and analytics companies on the planet. We design solutions that help our customers increase productivity, improve decision-making and outcomes, and be more successful.

LexisNexis, a division of RELX Group, is 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. 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.

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