Law360 seeks New Jersey courts reporter

Law360 is looking for a reporter in New Jersey to report on developments in state courts, the state legislature and state regulatory agencies.

The New Jersey reporter will cover Central and South Jersey. The reporter will be responsible for developing state-specific daily search routines, pitching stories to their editor and writing 2-3 stories per day. The state reporter will also be responsible for maintaining a detailed calendar of state and federal court events, attending court hearings and scanning and pitching new complaints from the NJ courts.

The New Jersey reporter will also be responsible for developing sources within the state regulatory agencies and pitching and writing features on important developments within the state, when appropriate. Additionally, the reporter will be responsible for reporting on developments at the state bar association and local law firms. A car is required for this position.

Applicants must have strong reporting skills and be able to demonstrate their ability to be proactive in shaping Law360’s New Jersey law coverage.

Requirements:
– Two plus years of paid, full time reporting experience with a daily publication
– Demonstrated reporting, writing and organizational skills
– Exceptional news judgment
– Exceptional communication skills
– Demonstrated ability to work independently in shaping a beat
– Must be willing to attend court events as assigned
– Must be willing to interview and train in New York for two weeks

Preferences:
– Graduate degree in journalism
– Experience in covering legal or regulatory affairs
– Experience in covering business news