What are the responsibilities and job description for the News Assistant position at Law360?
Are you an aspiring journalist eager to make your mark in the world of legal news?
Do you have a solid foundation in writing and research and a passion for delivering timely, informative news?
About Our Team
Law360® provides breaking legal news and analysis on the most important topics legal professionals, business leaders and regulators need to stay on top of issues, safeguard clients and sharpen their competitive edge. The award-winning journalism of Law360 keeps readers connected to the latest, most essential news and insights across 70 practice areas, industries and jurisdictions, including federal litigation, business deals, mergers & acquisitions and more. Law360, which serves more than 2.7 million readers every day, is owned by LexisNexis Legal & Professional® and part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.
About The Role
Law360 is seeking a News Assistant to join our team. The position’s primary responsibilities are checking federal and state court dockets, monitoring regulatory databases and websites, and pitching story ideas to editors. News Assistants also track congressional hearings and other noteworthy events. The job will eventually include opportunities to report and write some news articles.
Position hours: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (ET), Monday - Friday
This role can be performed anywhere within the United States.
Requirements
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, and study assistance, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
Working for you
Benefits
We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.
Salary: $60,000/annually
Primary Location Base Pay Range: New York, NY $20,600 - $34,400. U.S. National Base Pay Range: $17,100 - $28,700. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates. Base Pay Range for CO is $17,100 - $28,700. Base Pay Range for IL is $18,000 - $30,100. Base Pay Range for Chicago, IL is $18,900 - $31,500. Base Pay Range for MD is $18,000 - $30,100. Base Pay Range for NY is $18,900 - $31,500. Base Pay Range for New York City is $20,600 - $34,400. Base Pay Range for Rochester, NY is $17,100 - $28,700. Base Pay Range for OH is $16,300 - $27,200. Base Pay Range for NJ is $19,481- $31,119. Application deadline is 04/03/2026.
We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location.
Do you have a solid foundation in writing and research and a passion for delivering timely, informative news?
About Our Team
Law360® provides breaking legal news and analysis on the most important topics legal professionals, business leaders and regulators need to stay on top of issues, safeguard clients and sharpen their competitive edge. The award-winning journalism of Law360 keeps readers connected to the latest, most essential news and insights across 70 practice areas, industries and jurisdictions, including federal litigation, business deals, mergers & acquisitions and more. Law360, which serves more than 2.7 million readers every day, is owned by LexisNexis Legal & Professional® and part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.
About The Role
Law360 is seeking a News Assistant to join our team. The position’s primary responsibilities are checking federal and state court dockets, monitoring regulatory databases and websites, and pitching story ideas to editors. News Assistants also track congressional hearings and other noteworthy events. The job will eventually include opportunities to report and write some news articles.
Position hours: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (ET), Monday - Friday
This role can be performed anywhere within the United States.
Requirements
- Demonstrated research and writing skills
- Solid organizational skills
- Media or publishing industry experience
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, and study assistance, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
Working for you
Benefits
We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
- Health Benefits: Comprehensive program for medical, dental and vision benefits
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match
- Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs
- Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
- Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves
- Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts
- Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice
LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.
Salary: $60,000/annually
Primary Location Base Pay Range: New York, NY $20,600 - $34,400. U.S. National Base Pay Range: $17,100 - $28,700. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates. Base Pay Range for CO is $17,100 - $28,700. Base Pay Range for IL is $18,000 - $30,100. Base Pay Range for Chicago, IL is $18,900 - $31,500. Base Pay Range for MD is $18,000 - $30,100. Base Pay Range for NY is $18,900 - $31,500. Base Pay Range for New York City is $20,600 - $34,400. Base Pay Range for Rochester, NY is $17,100 - $28,700. Base Pay Range for OH is $16,300 - $27,200. Base Pay Range for NJ is $19,481- $31,119. Application deadline is 04/03/2026.
We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location.
Salary : $16,300 - $27,200