REPORTER, SOUTH BAY COURTS

 

Publication or Company  Law360 Industry  Finance/Real Estate/Legal, Internet/Online/New Media, Newspapers Job Duration Full Time Job Location San Jose, CA Job Requirements Law360 is seeking a reporter to cover developments in the San Jose branch of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, the San Mateo Superior Court and the Santa Clara Superior Court for our online daily business newswire. The South Bay Courts Reporter will be responsible for retrieving new lawsuits, scanning complaints, keeping track of events in these courts, communicating with editors about which events to attend, attending selected events, and filing at least 2 news stories per day on court events attended or new lawsuits. The right candidate will be able to change course quickly as this is a busy, high-profile position where events can often pop up at the last minute. Business or legal reporting experience is not required. However, professional reporting experience and strong writing and analytical skills are required to succeed in this job. Requirements: - BA/BS degree - Two-plus years of paid, full-time reporting experience or relevant graduate degree - One-plus year of paid, full-time experience at a daily publication - Demonstrated reporting, writing and organizational skills - Must be willing to attend court events - Experience in meeting daily deadlines - Must own a car in good working order Preferences: - Experience in covering legal and regulatory affairs - Experience in covering business news Law360 offers extensive training on legal topics. Business or legal reporting experience is not required. However, professional reporting experience and strong writing and analytical skills are required to succeed in this job. Please note: qualified candidates will be asked to complete writing and reporting tests electronically. About Our Company Law360, a LexisNexis company, is an online newswire for business lawyers that covers major litigation, transactions and regulatory issues. Founded in 2004 and acquired by LexisNexis in 2012, Law360 is a cutting-edge organization and one of the fastest-growing subscription news services in the U.S. Our subscribers include the 100 largest law firms in the U.S., in-house counsel at major corporations, and government agencies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Federal Trade Commission. Law360 offices are located in Union Square, NYC. We offer a casual and flexible work environment, comprehensive benefits (including; medical, dental, generous paid time off, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and a pre-tax commuter program), and competitive salary with bonus eligibility. Portfolio Media, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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