Senior Editor (Quality Assurance)
Full-time | Sydney | Hybrid Work Available
About Us
ExpertsDirect is an innovative, fast-growing company transforming how legal professionals source and engage expert witnesses for litigation. With over a decade of experience, we specialise in connecting lawyers with leading experts whose independent insights can shape the outcome of complex legal disputes.
Our panel comprises highly respected professionals across science, medicine, engineering, finance, and beyond—individuals whose technical expertise and credibility underpin our clients' success in court.
We pride ourselves on delivering a seamless, rigorous, and reliable process for identifying, vetting, and briefing experts—supported by our comprehensive quality assurance framework. By simplifying the complex world of expert engagement, we empower litigators to focus on strategy, knowing they have the right expertise behind them.
At ExpertsDirect, our success is built on precision, reliability, and an unwavering commitment to excellence in every matter we support.
What We Offer
We're not just building a business — we're reshaping how the legal world connects with expertise. Joining our team means being part of that mission and contributing to meaningful, high-impact work.
* Meaningful Career Growth: Enjoy tailored professional development, mentorship, and opportunities to expand your expertise.
* Global Reach & High-Impact Work: Collaborate with world-class experts and leading litigators on high-profile cases where your editorial insight truly matters.
* Dynamic, Growth-Focused Culture: Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team that values innovation, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
* Unrivalled Industry Exposure: Engage with diverse industries and professions—from top legal minds to pioneers in science, engineering, and medicine.
* Supportive, Inclusive Team: Join a passionate, values-driven culture that celebrates achievement, encourages authenticity, and balances excellence with humour and connection.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Editor (Quality Assurance) to lead the review and refinement of expert witness reports. This role is pivotal in ensuring clarity, accuracy, and compliance with legal and evidentiary standards.
Candidates must have a minimum of 2-3 years of legal experience and be currently admitted to practice law in Australia.
You will collaborate closely with our Case Management team, lawyers, and experts to enhance report quality—ensuring each report is structured, reasoned, and ready for court submission. This position suits a candidate with a strong editorial or legal background who enjoys high-level analytical work without the pressures of legal practice.
Key responsibilities
* Review and refine expert witness reports for clarity, structure, and sound reasoning, ensuring compliance with court admissibility and procedural standards.
* Maintain editorial consistency and professionalism in accordance with ExpertsDirect's in-house Style Guide.
* Provide constructive, actionable feedback to experts to strengthen argumentation, clarity, and overall presentation.
* Collaborate with experts to develop strong, ongoing professional relationships built on trust, respect, and shared quality goals.
* Support clients and experts by offering clear guidance on report formats and admissibility best practices.
* Mentor and support Assistant Editors to build internal editorial capability and uphold quality standards.
* Contribute to the company's thought leadership through high-quality written content, including articles, blogs, and internal resources.
Skills & Attributes
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for precision, clarity, and tone.
* Strong legal or academic editing background, ideally with experience reviewing expert reports, judgments, or technical documents.
* Excellent judgment and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and professionalism across all outputs.
* Proven ability to build rapport and provide feedback to diverse professional stakeholders.
* Highly organised, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple reports with competing deadlines.
* A collaborative team player who leads by example and fosters shared success.
Qualifications & Experience
* Degree in Law, English, Communications, or related discipline (legal or editorial qualifications highly regarded).
* Previous experience editing expert witness reports, legal submissions, or technical papers is strongly preferred.
* Familiarity with court requirements for expert evidence (desirable).
* Candidates must have Australian work rights for this Sydney-based role.
Benefits & Perks
* Competitive salary aligned with experience and contribution.
* Hybrid work model – enjoy flexibility and meaningful in-person collaboration.
* Weekends off and a culture that values balance and wellbeing.
* 10 additional annual leave days after 5 years of service.
* Quarterly team events and celebrations that make work enjoyable and connected.
* Annual performance incentives linked to company goals.
* Monthly recognition awards celebrating those who go above and beyond.
How to Apply
If you are a detail-oriented editor with a legal or technical background, and you take pride in producing work that upholds the highest professional standards, we'd love to hear from you.
Submit your application, including your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation for joining ExpertsDirect.