Assistant Editor (Legal AI)

TL;DR

Assistant Editor (Legal AI): Maintaining and updating a legal information database for common law jurisdictions with an accent on case law analysis and legislative amendments. Focus on ensuring accuracy of legal precedents and implementing statutory changes using AI tools.

Location: Fully remote in the UK (Hybrid for those local to London, Manchester, or Dublin hubs)

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in legal AI technology, empowering legal professionals and law firms to work more efficiently and increasing access to justice.

What you will do

• Review new daily cases and assess their impact on existing precedents.
• Log case findings with precision using a traffic light coding system.
• Implement changes from new and amending legislation directly into consolidated statutes.
• Record effective dates of amendments accurately within the database.
• Collaborate with the editorial team to maintain the quality of UK common law content.
• Utilize AI tools to enhance editorial efficiency and improve professional craft.

Requirements

• Law degree with a strong academic record.
• Familiarity with primary and secondary sources of UK law.
• Experience in legal research via hard-copy and electronic sources.
• Ability to analyze complex legal materials and draw reasoned conclusions.
• Must be based in the UK.
• Strong attention to detail.

Nice to have

• Working knowledge of UK, Irish, or US legal systems.
• Editorial experience in a legal or academic context.
• Experience tracking amendments to primary legislation or case law.
• Experience with legal research tools such as Lexis, Westlaw, or proprietary citators.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive and equitable salary structure.
• Flexible hybrid work environment.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Private Healthcare including Life Insurance and Critical Illness cover.
• Pension contributions and professional development growth options.
• hirify.globalversary recognition program for long-term employees.