Job Details

News Assistant

Law360 is seeking a News Assistant to join our team. The position's primary responsibilities are checking federal and state court dockets, monitoring regulatory databases and websites, and pitching story ideas to editors. News Assistants also track congressional hearings and other noteworthy events. The job will eventually include opportunities to report and write some news articles.

Position hours: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (ET), Monday - Friday

This role can be performed anywhere within the United States.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated research and writing skills
• Solid organizational skills

Preferences:

• Media or publishing industry experience
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, and study assistance, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Health Benefits: Comprehensive program for medical, dental and vision benefits
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match
• Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs
• Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves
• Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts
• Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice

Salary: $60,000/annually

Primary Location Base Pay Range: New York, NY - 450 Park Ave (WeWork) $20,600 - $34,400. U.S. National Base Pay Range: $17,100 - $28,700. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates.