Legal Publications Attorney

Maryland State Bar Association – MSBA

Baltimore, MD

Category Education

Job Description

The Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) is a 125+ year-old organization whose mission is to serve legal professionals across Maryland and beyond. As part of that mission, the MSBA develops and maintains a comprehensive library of highly regarded legal treatises, practice manuals, and coursebooks. The MSBA Learning Department is seeking a results-oriented, deadline-driven Legal Publications Attorney with the project management skills to move complex treatises and coursebooks to completion.

Requirements

Partner with the CLE department to identify high-value programs and convert live program materials into polished, saleable coursebooks on a predictable monthly schedule.
Actively seek new publication opportunities.
Develop and maintain relationships with authors within the legal community.
Identify emerging legal topics for potential publication.
Work with volunteer authors to develop books, practice manuals, and forms in various legal subject areas.
Manage the end-to-end publishing lifecycle for treatises, practice manuals, and coursebooks.
Troubleshoot technical, editorial, or logistical obstacles independently to ensure projects stay on track.
Edit all submitted content and resolve queries with authors.
Coordinate and communicate with external vendors, including an offshore design team, a freelance indexer, and a third-party printer, to ensure the timeliness and quality of MSBA publications.
Ensure that all published content adheres to the association's style guide and legal publication guidelines.
Ensure quality control through final proof review.
Conduct research on developments in legal practice and ethics to identify relevant topics.
Review recent case law, statutory changes, and regulations that impact the legal profession for development into MSBA resources.

Benefits

401(k)
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Paid time off
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Vision insurance

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