Are you a legal editor looking for a career move? We are looking for a talented and skilled legal editor to join our highly accomplished Publications team.

This role is responsible for writing, editing and producing a wide range of educational and informative publications primarily for judicial officers in NSW.

A rewarding opportunity awaits for someone with substantial experience as a legal editor, including strong writing, legal research and verification skills and proven experience with XML publishing tools.

Position overview

The successful candidate will contribute to the Judicial Commission’s current and emerging range of publications. The role offers:

• An exciting opportunity to work with a highly respected organisation
• Attractive remuneration*
• A flexible and collegiate work environment.

The ideal candidate will have:

• formal training in law
• high level of knowledge and experience in digital publishing.
• superior written and oral communication skills with proven ability to update legal content and loose leaf services
• demonstrated ability to read and understand legislation.

About the Judicial Commission

Our work is designed to enhance public confidence in the judiciary by promoting the highest standards of judicial behaviour and decision making. We are leaders in judicial education and sentencing research and share our knowledge and experience with the global network of judiciaries and judicial education providers.

*Total maximum remuneration package $114,019– $126,212 including salary range of $101,947 to $112,849 pa, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading).

The Judicial Commission of NSW is committed to providing a COVIDSafe work environment for all employees. The Judicial Commission of NSW has a Covid 19 Vaccination Policy which is in line with the NSW Government circular C2022-04 Guidance for Government Sector Agencies regarding COVID-19 Vaccinations for their Employees.

For further information, please contact Kate Lumley on (02) 9249 4432.

A position description is attached.