Content Development Lawyer

LexisNexis Canada

Content Development Lawyer (Family Law)

 
Full time - Toronto
 
 
We have an immediate opening in our Content department for a recently practicing lawyer with at least 5+ years of experience in Family Law.
 
The successful candidate for this full-time position will join a team of experienced lawyers responsible for the development and strategic direction of Lexis Practice Advisor® Canada, an innovative online practical guidance resource designed specifically for Canadian lawyers.
 
 
As the Content Lawyer (Family Law), Lexis Practice Advisor® Canada, your key roles and responsibilities will include:
 

• Building relationships with respected legal practitioners and firms across Canada to create content that reflects leading legal and business practices.
• Reviewing, editing and/or writing practice notes, checklists, flowcharts, precedents and other practice-related materials.
• Ensuring currency and relevancy of all materials included in the product.
• Monitoring information sources to identify and report on relevant news and updates regarding legal developments in this practice area.
• Working within a cross-functional team to execute on the content and product development strategies and ensure the delivery of high quality content within mandated timelines.
• Contributing knowledge of the needs of legal practitioners to assist in the development of effective sales and marketing strategies and initiatives in this practice area.
• Maintaining and managing relationships with key LexisNexis stakeholders within Canada, the US and UK to negotiate resources, deadlines, and project trade-off decisions as appropriate.

Basic Qualifications:
 

• Canadian law degree.
• 5+ years of practice experience in Family Law, experience in Wills, Trusts & Estates an asset.
• Member of one or more of the bars of Ontario or British Columbia (active and in good standing).
   

What we are looking for in you: 

• Detailed understanding of the legal practice needs and workflow requirements within this practice area and a sophisticated knowledge of trends in the Canadian legal marketplace.
• Strong network of contacts currently in legal practice in Canada within this practice area.
• Strong, practical writer with the ability to write effectively and concisely within prescribed timelines.
• Experience in drafting or editing client materials, law journals, CLE presentations or other legal writing.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient with MS Office products.
• Must be highly organized, self-motivated and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.