Senior Content Editor -Acquisitions (Medical School)

ABA Antitrust Law Journal Managing Editor The American Bar Association (ABA) was founded on a commitment to advance the rule of law in the United States and beyond by providing practical resources for legal professionals, conducting law school accreditation, developing model ethics codes and more. Today, the ABA remains a member‑based organization that works to ensure access to justice for all, a fair legal process, and respect for the rule of law at home and across the globe. The ABA is committed to service and refining the standards that guide the legal profession. ABA staff are provided multiple types of continuing education and career development opportunities. Your work will help eliminate bias, enhance diversity, and advance the rule of law throughout the US and around the world. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities Manage submission process, including communicating with submitters, checking conflicts information on submitted articles; assigning peer reviewers for submissions; assessing referee comments; corresponding with referees; discussing referee reports with editors; and preparing draft emails for submission acceptances and rejections. Manage development and progress of articles through the editing process, including tracking and reporting on status of articles; communicating with editorial board by email and at meetings; participating in regular conference calls; assigning primary editors and intermediate editors for each article, communicating with authors and editors; and reviewing primary and intermediate edits of articles. Manage fact‑ and cite‑checking process for each article through review of all citations for: (a) academic rigor; (b) fair characterization of cited material and quotations; and (c) correct interpretation of data and quantitative analyses. Prepare final articles for typesetting and printing by managing review of proofs by authors and editors and communicating with vendors. Perform other related duties as required. Required Education, Qualifications, Experience Possession of a JD from an ABA‑accredited law school, with at least one law school course in antitrust, and a working knowledge of at least basic economics. Lawyer or law professor with at least 3 years of practice, including an emphasis on antitrust, and significant legal writing experience and law review experience. Preferred Education, Qualifications, Experience Previous publishing experience in writing and/or editing specialized legal books, periodicals, or law reviews. The American Bar Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with the American Bar Association, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Bar Association