Legal Editor | Expert Witness Reports

Strengthen Expert Witness Reports Through Exceptional Legal Editing

Legal editing demands more than exceptional English-it requires understanding how evidence, legal instructions, terminology, and expert reasoning work together. As a Legal Editor, you'll review and refine expert witness reports, strengthen clarity and structure, conduct legal research, and guide specialists in communicating complex opinions effectively. Expand your international legal exposure across sophisticated disputes while building a long-term career with Emapta through permanent WFH, day-shift stability, continuous development, and opportunities designed for high-performing legal editorial 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: https://emapta.com/training-calendar/)

The Qualifications We Seek

• Bachelor's degree in Law, English, Communications, Journalism, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
• 3-5 years of recent legal editorial experience, specifically reviewing legal documents, expert reports, litigation materials, or comparable professional legal content
• Strong command of legal terminology, concepts, document structure, and professional legal writing standards
• Demonstrated ability to edit complex material for accuracy, clarity, reasoning, consistency, tone, grammar, structure, and alignment with legal instructions
• Experience conducting legal research, fact-checking, and source verification
• Confidence providing substantive editorial feedback to lawyers, technical specialists, legal professionals, or subject-matter experts
• Experience developing or editing legal articles, case updates, blogs, newsletters, or other professional legal publications
• Experience collaborating with international clients, legal teams, or professional stakeholders
• Exceptional written English, editorial judgment, and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines independently
• Previous legal practice, a Law degree, or experience within legal publishing is advantageous
• Exposure to Australian or U.S. legal clients or markets is advantageous

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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