Legal Editor RFQ

Palmer Staffing
Washington, DC
Job Description
The contractor will serve as a Legal Editor in a full-time or part-time role based in Washington, DC. The primary responsibility is to edit and format draft agency orders and decisions, ensuring all work is grammatically accurate and compliant with agency style guides, historical writing practices, and The Bluebook standards.

Requirements

  • Style and Format Adherence: Correct faulty syntax and poor word choices, and ensure adherence to formal grammar, spelling, and punctuation rules. Apply style guides and formatting standards. Verify the format of legal citations and other legal references in accordance with The Bluebook.
  • Legal Database and Administrative Tasks: Review draft decisions for accuracy and completeness using Westlaw (or other legal research platforms), pleadings, and administrative record materials.
  • Collaboration: Work directly with the legal department, other staff members, and judges.
  • Other Duties as Assigned: Assist the legal department, other staff members, and judges with special projects as needed.
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