Legal Editor

Description:

Company Summary: The International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes, standards, and building safety solutions. This includes product evaluation, accreditation, technology, training, and certification. ICC Codes, Standards, and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable, and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide. While our roots are firmly planted in the development of the Codes and Standards, our growth allows us to offer many more services to support our Codes and Standards.

American Legal Publishing Corporation provides ordinance codification publishing services to local governments, including print and online services. Located in downtown Cincinnati, American Legal’s staff of approximately 50 employees provides solutions to more than 3,400 clients across the country, ranging in size from Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Dallas, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Boston to villages with populations of fewer than 500.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated individual who will work in our Cincinnati office and perform editing and possible legal research for publication of our codes of ordinances for a broad spectrum of clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Position Responsibilities:

Editorial functions, including:

• Organizing project materials.
• Critical analysis of complex legal documents to discern impact on existing code provisions.
• Editing and managing word processing files to produce a working draft and camera-ready copy.
• Detailed proofreading for grammar, sense, spelling, and format.
• Maintaining electronic files of current codes of ordinances in a variety of formats

Performing administrative duties, including:

• Interacting with clients to provide solutions to codification issues.
• Customer service follow-ups with clients.
• Learning other facets of our niche business.
• Compiling editorial notes.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Essential Skills and Education / Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, law, or a similar field.
• J.D. is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Highly organized
• Able to maintain focus over long periods of time
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Committed to producing quality work within assigned deadlines
• Command of English grammar, with a keen eye for detail
• Proficient in word processing

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer or desk
• Occasional standing, walking, and reaching to access files or office supplies
• Manual dexterity for typing, filing, and handling office equipment
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, documents)
• Visual acuity to read printed and digital materials
• Auditory ability to communicate effectively in person and over the phone

Environmental Conditions:

• Indoor Office Environment
• Must be able to work in standard office environment with artificial lighting and climate control

Disclaimer:

This description is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. The company reserves the right to change or add duties to this position as business needs require.

International Code Council offers a competitive starting salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation and sick time, health/dental/vision insurance, 401k with generous company match immediately vested, company paid basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage. Additional voluntary benefit offerings are available such as critical illness insurance, flexible spending accounts, and pet insurance.

International Code Council provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, citizen status, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local employment laws or regulations in every location in which the company has facilities.