About the Organization
Eastern Book Company (EBC) is one of India’s leading legal information technology and legal publishing organizations. The EBC Group is widely recognized for publishing the prestigious Supreme Court Cases (SCC) law reports and the SCC Online legal research database. The company also operates EBC Reader, EBC Learning, and India’s largest legal e-commerce platform for legal publications. With offices across multiple cities, EBC is known for delivering high-quality legal information and technology solutions to the legal fraternity.
Type / Nature of Opportunity
Full-Time Legal Job Opportunity
Position
Legal Editor
Location
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Experience Required
2–5 Years
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should:
- Hold an LL.B. degree from a recognized institution (LL.M. preferred).
- Have 2–5 years of experience in legal editing, legal publishing, or related legal work.
- Possess a strong understanding of legal research methodologies and citation systems.
- Demonstrate excellent English language proficiency, including legal writing, grammar, and editing skills.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office and legal research databases.
- Have strong analytical abilities and exceptional attention to detail.
Areas of Work / Key Responsibilities
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Editing and proofreading legal manuscripts, articles, case summaries, statutes, and related legal content.
- Verifying legal citations, references, and factual accuracy using authoritative legal sources.
- Ensuring compliance with editorial guidelines, formatting standards, and publication timelines.
- Collaborating with authors, researchers, and editorial teams to improve the clarity and quality of legal content.
- Maintaining consistency in legal terminology, citation style, and document formatting.
- Identifying and correcting substantive errors, ambiguities, and inconsistencies in legal documents.
- Assisting in the development and revision of editorial policies, style guides, and editorial workflows.
- Managing multiple editorial assignments while adhering to strict deadlines.
Mode of Work
On-site
Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Preferred Skills
- Experience with legal publishing platforms or content management systems.
- Familiarity with the Indian legal system and court reporting standards.
- Ability to simplify complex legal concepts for a wide range of readers.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Key Competencies
- Accuracy and precision
- Critical thinking
- Communication and collaboration
- Ability to work within deadlines
- Professional integrity and confidentiality
Application Process
Interested candidates may apply by attending the walk-in recruitment at the following address:
Eastern Book Company (EBC)
34, Lalbagh, Near Hazratganj Metro Station Gate No. 2
Lucknow – 226001
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