Kerja Sepenuh Masa, Legal Editor di Emapta Global Federal Territory - Maukerja

Set the Editorial Standard for International Expert Witness Reports

Legal expertise alone is not enough. Exceptional editorial judgment makes the difference. As a Legal Editor, apply your substantive editing, proofreading, and legal publishing expertise to refine expert witness reports, strengthen written reasoning, and ensure complex evidence meets professional editorial standards. Your work supports credible litigation documentation and international legal professionals handling sophisticated disputes. With Emapta, establish a long-term international career featuring permanent work-from-home flexibility, continuous development, and a top 1% employee experience designed for top 1% talent.

Job Overview

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Work Setup: Work From Home, Malaysia
• Shift: Day Shift, Weekends Off

Exciting Perks Await!

• Work From Home arrangement
• Day shift schedule
• Fixed weekends off
• Government benefits
• Fifteen (15) days annual leave
• Career growth opportunities
• Diverse and supportive work environment
• Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more? Visit: *************)

The Qualifications We Seek

• Bachelor's degree in Law, English, Communications, Journalism, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience with a legal background
• 3-5 years of recent, hands-on legal editorial experience, preferably as a Legal Editor in a legal publishing company or similar professional environment
• Hands-on experience editing legal judgments, law reports, legal journals, case notes, expert reports, litigation documents, and other legal publications or content
• Strong substantive editing and proofreading skills, including grammar, syntax, reasoning, structure, clarity, consistency, accuracy, tone, and logical flow, beyond legal accuracy checks
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, concepts, document structures, and professional legal writing standards
• Experience in legal research, fact-checking, source verification, and editing content against legal instructions
• Experience editing or developing legal articles, case updates, blogs, newsletters, and other professional legal content
• Excellent written English, editorial judgment, and attention to detail, with the ability to provide constructive feedback to legal professionals, technical specialists, and subject-matter experts
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
• Previous legal practice, a Law degree, or legal publishing experience is an advantage
• Experience working with international clients, legal teams, or publications, particularly in Australian or U.S. legal markets, is an advantage

Your Daily Tasks

• Review expert witness reports to ensure accuracy, coherence, logical structure, and alignment with lawyers' instructions
• Build strong working relationships with experts and guide them through report writing and refinement
• Strengthen expert reasoning and communication through targeted editorial guidance
• Support expert profiling by compiling key details, professional summaries, and judgment links for database maintenance
• Elevate written communication across teams through editorial support, constructive feedback, and training
• Improve team efficiency by completing essential administrative duties
• Create blogs, case studies, and other written content that highlight the diversity and impact of cases
• Contribute to internal and external newsletters that align with company messaging
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to maintain a consistent brand voice across weekly and ad hoc content
• Conduct legal and value-adding research using platforms such as Jade, AustLII, and Mondaq
• Monitor legal news alerts and recommend timely LinkedIn articles and content ideas
• Draft high-quality articles and posts for publication, subject to review and approval

About the Client

Our client specializes in expert witness and litigation support services, trusted by more than 5,600 lawyers worldwide and connected to over 12,000 experts across technical, medical, scientific, and commercial disciplines. Since 2013, it has combined expert sourcing, case management, quality assurance, and training to support complex legal matters-offering legal professionals valuable exposure at the intersection of law, specialist knowledge, and expert evidence.

Join the Top 1% Talent. A Better Career. A Better Life.

At Emapta, we believe in building careers that resonate with passion, purpose, and the vibrant spirit of Malaysia. Our diverse roster of over 1,200 international clients spans various industries, offering you a dynamic platform to showcase your skills and make a meaningful impact on a global scale. For over a decade, we have helped companies adapt to ever-changing market needs by providing access to a wide range of talent, office solutions, and more. Our mission is to hone your skills and help you reach the top and become part of the top 1% talent in Malaysia.

Emapta is more than just a company; it's a tight-knit community that values the unique blend of professionalism and Malaysian warmth. Our organization embodies a culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Share your passion and enthusiasm across the globe and enjoy the flexibility to thrive in your career while savoring the joys of life outside the office.

Be part of Emapta's story - a story that values diversity, celebrates success, and embraces the colorful culture of Malaysia.

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