Senior Legal Tech Reporter (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Legal Tech Reporter (AI): Covering the adoption of artificial intelligence and legal technology across law firms, courts, and regulatory bodies with an accent on investigative journalism and trend analysis. Focus on breaking news, cultivating high-level industry sources, and translating complex technical concepts into insightful features for a professional legal audience.

Location: Must be based in Atlanta, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, or Washington, DC

Salary: $85,000/annually

Company

hirify.global is a leading online newswire for business lawyers, owned by LexisNexis, providing essential news and analysis across 70+ practice areas to millions of legal professionals.

What you will do

• Break news and identify emerging trends in legal technology and generative AI.
• Produce a mix of quick-turn stories and deeply reported enterprise features.
• Cultivate and maintain a network of sources including law firm leaders, startup founders, and regulators.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling journalism.
• Collaborate with editorial teams to deliver high-impact coverage on the business of law.

Requirements

• Minimum five years of full-time, paid reporting experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of the tech landscape, AI, and SaaS.
• Proven ability to generate original, relevant, and timely story ideas.
• Strong news judgment and experience working a dedicated beat.
• Ability to juggle daily news cycles with long-term investigative projects.

Nice to have

• Experience covering the legal industry, including law firms and in-house departments.
• Proven track record of generating scoops and writing for professional audiences.
• Established network within the legal tech or AI ecosystem.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Wellness platform with incentives and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Generous family benefits including bonding and family care leaves.
• Paid time off for volunteering and participation in Employee Resource Groups.