Organization Overview:
We are a leading non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing public legal literacy through the development and dissemination of accessible, accurate legal content. We work closely with a diverse pool of volunteer legal specialists/lawyers to produce resources that help individuals better understand their rights and navigate the legal system. Our content is published across various platforms, including printed guides, pamphlets, and increasingly, online formats.
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Content Coordinator to join our team. The successful candidate will manage the coordination, editing, and publication of our legal content, both in hardcopy and digital formats. This role is crucial to ensuring our legal resources remain timely and accessible to the public, and the ideal candidate will have a balance of editing, coordination, and digital content management skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Volunteer Coordination:
- Engage and coordinate with a pool of volunteer legal professionals to gather, review, and vet content.
- Ensure volunteer contributions are managed effectively to meet project timelines.
Content Management:
- Maintain and update legal guides, both in print and online, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
- Manage online content using a content management system (CMS), ensuring timely updates and consistency.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure legal changes are reflected promptly in published materials.
Editing & Publishing:
- Edit and proofread legal content for clarity, accuracy, and accessibility for a non-expert audience.
- Oversee the publishing process for both digital and traditional formats, coordinating with designers, publishers, and online platform administrators.
Process Improvement:
- Develop and implement processes for more frequent content updates, minimizing reliance on long cycles between editions.
- Explore and recommend tools for automating legal content updates.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Work closely with the communications team to ensure content is aligned with organizational messaging.
- Liaise with the IT team to resolve technical issues.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Publishing, Law or related field.
- 2+ years of experience in content coordination, editing, publishing, or a similar role.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines and coordinate volunteers.
- Excellent editing and proofreading skills, with an eye for detail and accuracy in legal content.
- Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress or Joomla.
- Basic knowledge of web technologies (HTML, SEO, etc.) is a plus.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise between legal professionals, content creators, and publishing platforms.
- Prior experience working with non-profits, legal organizations, or volunteer-based projects is preferred.
- Ability to adapt to changing legal landscapes and implement timely content updates.
Additional Desired Skills:
- Experience in digital publishing and managing content updates in dynamic online environments.
- A passion for making complex legal information accessible to the general public.
- Ability to manage the transition from traditional to digital content formats.
What We Offer:
- The opportunity to work with a passionate team committed to public service and legal empowerment.
- A dynamic role that allows you to contribute meaningfully to legal literacy efforts.
- Competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the position. Please include samples of your editing or content management work, if available.
