Investigative Legal Reporter Writer
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, GA
1 week ago
Atlanta, GA
1 week ago
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Location: Atlanta, GA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive
Job DescriptionSmith & Carson, an Atlanta-based industry leader in performing complex litigation, jury, corporate due diligence, and background investigations, is looking for an experienced investigative reporter and QA editor to join our team. Qualified candidate will have a minimum of two years of experience as a writer in a professional field (journalism, law, corporate communications, etc.), or at least two years of experience with legal document review along with proven writing skills. This position will be primarily responsible for reviewing the results of background investigations and summarizing the results into reports for our clients. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of civil and criminal processes, experience with reviewing and analyzing complex legal documents, and the ability to write clear, concise reports under tight deadlines. Ideal candidates may include, but are not limited to: a journalist with experience covering legal issues, an attorney or other legal professional with a background in document review, a corporate communications professional, or a technical writer with experience in government and/or law. You will be joining a sophisticated team of professionals who will work with you as you learn and grow with the business.
Smith & Carson Will Provide
- A reliable training program using both web-based and instructor led training to help you ramp up quickly.
- Continuing education and training to stay best-in-class on current investigative trends and tools
- A fast-paced team environment
- A competitive base salary
- Healthcare/401k and vacation and sick time
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required abilities
- A minimum of two years of experience in legal document review or at least two years of experience in a professional writing role
- Thorough understanding of legal and other types of public records, including law enforcement reports, civil and criminal court records, business records, and social media
- Inquisitive and detail-oriented, with strong analytical, note-taking, and summarization skills; ability to follow company protocols and formats
- Ability to quickly read, accurately analyze, and concisely summarize large amounts of complex material into reports that require minimal editing
- An effective communicator with people at all levels, including colleagues, attorneys, and court/agency personnel
- Effectively manage multiple projects and changing priorities while maintaining professionalism
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to self-regulate production and schedule to ensure completion of projects by required deadlines
- Highly discreet and committed to protecting sensitive and confidential information regarding clients and projects
- Strong internet research and computer application skills
- Commitment to offer assistance to colleagues whenever possible and to work late nights and weekends as needed on time-sensitive projects
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Seniority level
Entry level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing -
Industries
Security and Investigations
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