A rewarding opportunity awaits for someone with substantial experience as a legal editor, including strong writing, legal research and verification skills and proven experience with digital publishing tools.

The Senior Legal Editor is responsible for the production of a wide range of legal reference materials from concept to publication stage. This includes:

sourcing and commissioning original legal reference materials

maintaining, editing and proofreading a range of publications produced by the Judicial Commission and supervising the production of these through to finalisation

keeping abreast of case law and legislative changes

liaising with other justice agencies in the implementation and continued use of information provided by the Judicial Commission

editorial and education project work as required across the Commission

The ideal candidate will have:

Tertiary qualifications in law

high level of knowledge and experience in digital editing and publishing

superior written and oral communication skills with proven ability to update loose leaf services

demonstrated ability to read and understand legislation and caselaw.

This role is to cover parental leave for a period of 10 months. We are open to full time or part time working arrangement (3 or 4 days/week).

The Commission is a highly collegiate work environment and supports flexible working, with an office located in Sydney CBD. We are committed to building a workplace that values diversity and inclusion and reflects the community we serve.

Remuneration package from $110,226-$122,058, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

To ask any questions or adjustments, please contact HR at [email protected] using the subject line Senior Legal Editor or visit our website - https://www.judcom.nsw.gov.au/about-judicial-commission