Our Client is looking for an Attorney Editor (Criminal Law) Illinois with at least 3 years’ experience for a remote contractor position. This position will require reviewing and updating practical guidance and templates for an online legal product for attorneys, and creating new content, as needed. This is a contract position involving flexible hours (assignments can be completed as your schedule permits, as long as the deadline is met).
Description:
• Draft, review, and revise practical guidance templates on criminal law documents. Review and update motions, affidavits, and other related criminal law documents.
• Supplement existing documents with state-specific, “how-to” practical guidance based on state law, local custom, and legal practice experience
We are looking for an attorney to draft various forms within their practice area. We will provide sample base forms for the contractor to modify and conform to their particular jurisdiction. The forms should contain alternate/optional clauses, and drafting notes providing drafting tips/guidance/red flags/jurisdiction-specific nuances etc. These forms are written for an attorney who may not be familiar with that particular form/jurisdiction and is seeking drafting guidance.
Qualifications:
• Law degree from an accredited law school
• Member, in good standing, of the Illinois State Bar
• 3+ years of experience as a practicing criminal law attorney
• Substantive experience drafting motions, affidavits, and other related criminal law documents.
• Excellent writing, editing, and legal research skills
• Comfortable working in Microsoft Word with track changes and conducting online research
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to complete assigned projects by prescribed deadlines
• Organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage tasks effectively
