The ISBA is looking for a freelance lawyer journalist

The ISBA is looking for a freelance writer or writers to produce the Illinois Bar Journal's monthly LawPulse legal news feature (five 800-word items) and a monthly 2,500-3,000 word lead article, which is usually the cover story. The strongest candidates will be true lawyer journalists -- with a JD and reporting experience -- who are excellent writers and have a history of meeting deadlines.

To get a sense of what we're looking for, read the cover story and LawPulse items in recent issues of the IBJ. As you'll see, you'll be using a journalist's interviewing skills and transparent style to produce practice-management and other practice-oriented articles. You do not need to be the lawyer "expert," but you must be able to interview subject-matter authorities and translate what they tell you into engaging "news you can use" for our lawyer audience.

What's in it for you? You get to be your own boss and work from home or wherever you like (you'll be an independent contractor). You'll have a high-profile role in the ISBA's flagship publication. We pay competitive freelance rates.

Interested? Send a resume and writing samples by Monday, December 19, to Mark Mathewson at mmathewson@isba.org.

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Mark S. Mathewson

Member Comments (4)

Two other really terrific things about this job, which I've done until recently accepting an offer of full-time employment elsewhere: you'll get to meet some of the best and nicest lawyers in the state, and you'll get to work with Mark Mathewson, who is a truly gifted editor as well as a wonderful human being!

What is the basis of the wroter's compensation?

Michael -- we pay per article for lead articles. For LawPulse, we're looking for someone to write the entire five-item package per month. We'll pay each month for that package.

Thanks, Helen. And congrats on what sounds like a great new gig at the ABA Center for Professional Responsibility. They've recruited a superb lawyer and writer.

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