Legal Editor - Toronto, Canada - LEAP Legal Software

LEAP Legal Software

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

6 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

ABOUT LEAP

LEAP leads the world in the development and sale of cloud-based legal practice management software for small law firms on a Software as a Service (SaaS) model.

We employ more than 800 peopl, and have offices in the USA, Canada, Australia and the UK with more than 12,000 law firms using our software worldwide.

LEAP will provide you with the best training, equipment, mentoring and support in order for you to be successful.

We are seeking to hire a
By Lawyers Legal Editor to join our highly motivated, high-velocity and growing team in CA.

LEAP will provide you with the best training, equipment, mentoring and support to succeed. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of our dynamic and motivated team in our Toronto, Ontario office.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Publications

Work with the existing publications to ensure they are current, accurate and practical.
Work with the Managing Editor to prepare new publications including conducting initial research, drafting precedents and writing relevant commentary on the law.
Ensure the focus remains practicebased rather than academic and reflects the By Lawyers style and philosophy.
Develop reference materials.
Develop strong ongoing relationships with LEAP and fellow By Lawyers colleagues based in CA, UK, and Australia.
Assist in the development of a publication plan in association with the Managing Editor for the next year including new publications and the review and enhancement of existing publications.

News Services

Daily monitoring of the changes in legislation, practice and procedure that affect By Lawyers publications.
Draft content changes to existing commentaries and precedents, keeping them current with practice and procedure.
Ensure all publications are updated and ready as legislation is introduced or changed.

Customer Service

Encourage feedback from all sources.

Marketing

Be available to the LEAP sales, renewals and success teams ensuring they appreciate and understand the publications and how to use them.
Participate in sales training days to assist and promote the By Lawyers message.
Encourage and perpetuate a strong belief in the product.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Experienced legal practitioner 5+ years.
Experience overseeing support functions including legal, accounting, human resources, marketing, and information technology.
Computer literacy.
Ability to interact and influence at all levels.
Ability to organize.
Project management and implementation skills.

Microsoft Word skills

Intermediate.
Experience using legal document management software.
Ability to communicate clearly and precisely. Plain language expression is essential.
Strong organizational, time management and problemsolving skills.
A professional approach and positive attitude.

WHAT YOU'LL GET
There are opportunities within our business to progress and grow your career and full training is provided so an aptitude and hunger to learn is essential

We offer:

Superb working environment.
A fantastic culture open communication, and transparency through practical and quarterly strategic briefings.

At LEAP, we care about _what we do and the people we work with_

We continually improve to be the best._
We NEVER EVER GIVE UP_

At LEAP we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment.

We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities.

LEAP is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.