Content Attorney

WRITER EDITOR 4 (004018)

UCPath Position ID: MI-DPT556000-JC004018-PD169001

Position Description History/Status

For Reference ONLY - PeopleAdmin JA Number:

1104808

Approved Date:

1/15/2025 12:49:56 PM

Date Last Edited:

1/15/2025 12:49:52 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

7/1/2019

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

8400O

Organization:

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Division Code:

8410D

Division:

CONTINUING EDUCATION-MISC.

Department:

556000 - CONTINUING EDUCATION OF THE BAR

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

MI-DPT556000-JC004018-PD169001

Position Description ID

169001

UC Payroll Title:

WRITER EDITOR 4 (004018)

Business Title:

Content Attorney

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

Grade 23

Job Code FLSA:

Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

99: Non-Represented (PPSM)

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40297880

Reports to Payroll Title:

PUBLICATIONS PROD MGR 1

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40128838

Department Head Payroll Title:

PUBLICATIONS PROD MGR 2

DIRECTION - Indicates that the incumbent establishes procedures for attaining specific goals and objectives in a broad area of work. Only the final results of work done are typically reviewed. Incumbent typically develops procedures within the limits of established policy guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Content Attorney is responsible for partnering with subject matter experts and conducting legal research and analysis in order to develop engaging legal content in multiple formats. Working in creative Practice Area teams, the Content Attorney will develop ideas and create new content in multiple formats, repurpose existing content for multiple formats, recruit contributors and speakers, participate in social networking and bar association activities, and assist with the development of Marketing copy.

At Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB), we are dedicated to empowering California attorneys with innovative resources and practice-oriented tools that enhance their ability to serve clients effectively. Since our founding in 1947, we have remained committed to providing accessible, high-quality legal information, driven by the needs of the California legal community. As a not-for-profit program of the University of California, we prioritize delivering the best California-focused legal tools, all created in-state and in-house.

Creation of New Content

- Use own expertise to create engaging, sophisticated, and practical legal content.

- Develop ideas for new legal content for use in digital and print formats.

60%

Outreach / Network Development

- Develop and maintain robust and diverse outside contributor network of attorneys and judges to create new content and review in-house drafted content

25%

Update and Maintain Current Content within Specialization

- Update content to reflect current law and practice.

- Edit materials received from outside contributors as necessary.

- Ensure content development follows accepted processes and standards focused around the target audience for optimal product success in the market.

15%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

•

Complies with all policies and standards.

•

Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Juris Doctor (JD) Degree

J.D. and admitted to State Bar of California

Required

Law Practice

2+ years of related law practice experience

Required

Legal Editing

2+ years of legal editing experience in substantive law area

Required

Practitioner Awareness

Experience and in-depth knowledge of current legal practice and the challenges faced by legal practitioners

Required

Large Firm

Experience with a large firm or government entity preferred

Preferred

State Bar of California

Required

Extensive knowledge of relevant substantive law area

Required

Excellent writing and editing skills; demonstrated command of the English language.

Required

Excellent project management skills, including supervision of internal staff and resources and effective management of relations with contributors and co-workers

Required

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Required

Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Required

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Required

Highly organized and self-motivated with demonstrated initiative and creativity

Required

Excellent problem solving and time management skills

Required

Ability to be flexible and proactive

Required

Proficient in standard personal computer applications, such as MS Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel), Westlaw, Lexis, and cite checking programs.

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Non-University Setting(s)

Location:

Remote

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

Other Mental Requirements

If "Mental demands other" was selected above, please explain:

Ability to focus and work independently from home/office for extended periods each day.

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.