Legal Content Editor

About RR DigitalRR Digital is a dynamic digital marketing agency specializing in comprehensive solutions for law firms. We're a team of creative, strategic professionals committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients. Our content team produces highly individualized, research-intensive legal and medical content that educates while building trust.Position OverviewAs a Legal Content Editor at RR Digital, you will serve as the quality assurance and editorial authority for all legal content created by our writers and external contributors. You will report to the Content Director. This is a full-time remote position.This role requires equal parts editorial expertise and legal analytical skill. You are responsible for evaluating the legal accuracy, clarity, and brand consistency of content targeting personal injury and other types of law firms across multiple practice areas.Key ResponsibilitiesLegal Accuracy EvaluationEvaluate the legal accuracy of all claims, ensuring proper interpretation of statutes, case law, and regulatory languageIdentify factual errors, legal misrepresentations, or unsupported conclusions and flag them for revisionConduct thorough fact-checking of statistics, citations, attributions, and interpretations of legal documents and medical researchVerify that all factual claims are traced to appropriate primary sources (government agencies, peer-reviewed journals, regulatory bodies, case law databases)Editorial Quality AssuranceReview all internal and external writer submissions for clarity, tone, and adherence to RR Digital style guidelines and client brand requirementsProvide clear, actionable editorial feedback to writers and request revisions as neededEnforce compliance with client-specific branding guidelines, tone directives, and content brief instructionsContent OptimizationEnsure all content is optimized for both SEO and LLM discovery by understanding how search engines and AI language models index, rank, and surface legal contentIdentify opportunities for content restructuring that improves readability for human users while maintaining clarity and relevance for LLM-assisted researchEvaluate content for web readability (appropriate use of headers, bullet points, sentence length, paragraph breaks, scannable formatting)Check internal and external links for accuracy and proper formattingWriter Collaboration and FeedbackMentor writers through feedback, helping them understand editorial standards and improve their craftCommunicate editorial decisions clearly and professionally, even when requesting significant changesManage revision cycles and coordinate with writers to meet content deadlinesRequirementsRequiredJuris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent legal background. A JD is strongly preferred. Candidates without a JD must demonstrate 5+ years of professional legal research, analysis, or litigation support experience specific to personal injury law.3+ years of professional editing experience, with demonstrated expertise in legal contentExceptional fact-checking skills with the ability to verify complex legal claims against primary source materials (statutes, case law, regulatory documents, medical literature)Ability to read and interpret statutes, case law, court filings, and regulatory language with accuracyStrong understanding of legal principles, terminology, and procedures Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Google Workspace (including track changes)Working knowledge of AP style and ability to adapt to custom style guidesExcellent interpersonal and problem-solving skillsProven ability to give clear, constructive editorial feedbackStrong attention to detail and ability to catch grammatical, formatting, factual, and legal errorsAbility to work independently under deadlines and manage multiple assignments simultaneouslyAbility to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environmentFamiliarity with SEO principles and the ability to evaluate content for search engine optimizationPreferredExperience editing content for law firm websites or legal marketingFamiliarity with mesothelioma, asbestos-related litigation, or mass tort litigationExperience with primary source verification and medical/scientific literature reviewFamiliarity with fact-checking tools and databases (Nexis, case law databases, medical journals)Experience working with multiple content contributors or managing editorial workflowsKnowledge of legal SEO best practicesFamiliarity with personal injury law practice and litigation processesBenefits401(k): Match 100% of employee contributions up to 4% of compensationUnlimited Manager Approved Paid Time OffHealth Insurance: Aetna PPO & EPO options (Subsidized $300 per month)Dental & Vision Insurance: GuardianCompany-provided MacBook