Senior Reporter - Law360 Pulse Job at LexisNexis in Chicago

MediabistroChicago, IL, United States

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Law360, a LexisNexis company, is an online newswire for business lawyers that covers major litigation, transactions, and regulatory issues. Founded in 2004 and acquired by LexisNexis in 2012, Law360 is a cutting-edge organization and one of the fastest-growing subscription news services in the U.S.

Our subscribers include the largest law firms in the U.S. and around the world, in-house counsel at major corporations, and key decision-makers in the government sector.

About our Team

Law360 provides breaking legal news and analysis on the most important topics legal professionals, business leaders and regulators need to stay on top of issues, safeguard clients and sharpen their competitive edge. The award-winning journalism of Law360 keeps readers connected to the latest, most essential news and insights across 70+ practice areas, industries and jurisdictions, including federal litigation, business deals, mergers & acquisitions and more.

About the Role

Law360 is seeking a senior reporter to cover the business of law, specifically large law firms with national and international reach. This reporter will write regular news analyses and features on the business of law, contextualizing developments among law firms and other entities in the market. This reporter will be expected to develop a deep understanding of the beat and a reliable roster of sources.

This role can be performed in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City or Washington, D.C.

Requirements

Possess at least two years of full-time, paid reporting experience
Demonstrated reporting and writing skills
Experience working a beat

Preferences

Experience covering the legal industry, including law firms, legal associations and regulators, alternative legal service providers, in-house legal departments, legal technology, litigation funding and judicial issues

Experience reporting for a legal audience

Ability and openness to regularly meet with legal industry sources in the local community

We promote a healthy work / life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, and study assistance, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Benefits

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer :

Health Benefits : Comprehensive program for medical, dental and vision benefits

Retirement Benefits : 401(k) with match

Wellbeing : Wellness platform with incentives, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs

Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity

Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves

Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts

Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice

Salary : $85,000 / annually

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.

We are 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.

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