Court Reporter/Journalist

7 hours ago

St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia Law360 Full time

Court Reporter/Journalist – Law360 Australia
Location:
Sydney or Melbourne| Onsite| Full-time

Join Law360's new Australian newsroom and report from the frontlines of the courts.

About The Team
Law360, a
LexisNexis
company, delivers breaking legal news and in-depth analysis across 70+ practice areas worldwide, helping legal professionals, business leaders and regulators stay informed, compliant and competitive.

Serving more than
2.7 million readers daily
, Law360 is renowned for its trusted journalism and expert coverage of litigation, regulation, and corporate law.

Now, as part of our
global expansion
, Law360 is
launching its Australian bureau
— and we're seeking talented reporters to join our founding team.

About The Role
We're looking for a
Court Reporter/Journalist
who can turn the drama of the courtroom into clear, impactful journalism.

You'll attend and report on hearings, rulings and key business-law cases across Australia's courts. You'll translate complex legal proceedings into accessible stories that engage our professional audience and help them understand what matters — and why.

This is an exciting opportunity to
build a new beat
,
develop a strong network of legal sources
, and
contribute to the launch of Law360 Australia
, backed by one of the world's most respected names in legal information.

Reporting to the Bureau Chief, this is a permanent full-time role based in either Sydney or Melbourne offices (onsite).

Responsibilities

  • Attend court hearings and trials to report on major legal and business-law developments.
  • File accurate, timely and engaging stories under daily deadlines.
  • Monitor court schedules, rulings and filings to identify emerging stories.
  • Conduct interviews and verify facts using public records, filings and trusted sources.
  • Provide clear, concise reporting that makes complex legal proceedings accessible.
  • Collaborate with editors and colleagues across Australia, the U.S., U.K. and Canada.
  • Uphold the highest standards of accuracy, impartiality and ethical reporting.
  • Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive legal material.

Requirements
You're a driven journalist who thrives on
fast-paced reporting
and
capturing stories that matter
. You have an eye for detail, a love of accuracy, and a keen interest in law and the courts.

You will bring

  • A tertiary qualification in journalism, media, or communications.
  • At least 1 year of paid reporting experience, ideally with exposure to court or legal reporting.
  • Strong writing, analytical, and fact-checking skills.
  • Excellent communication and deadline-driven work ethic.
  • Integrity, curiosity and high professional standards.
  • Willingness to travel between courts and cover hearings outside standard hours when required.
  • Interest in financial or business law reporting (highly regarded).

Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous Wellbeing initiatives, Paid Parental Leave, Volunteering Leave, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working for you
Benefits
We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

  • Opportunity to be part of the launch of a new editorial bureau in Australia.
  • Global newsroom collaboration with award-winning journalists.
  • Optical Assistance
  • Life assurance and income protection
  • Option to buy additional Annual Leave days
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Referral Bonus
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Benefits for you and your family
  • Access to learning and development resources
  • Retail discounts and cashback offers
  • Global discounts and free wellbeing & learning classes
  • Electric Vehicle Novated Leasing

About The Business
LexisNexis Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis and Nexis services.

To learn more about opportunities with LexisNexis or RELX Global, join us here:

Be Part of the Launch
If you're passionate about journalism, intrigued by the law, and excited by the idea of being part of a
historic newsroom launch
, this is your opportunity to make your mark.

Apply now
and help us bring Law360's trusted journalism to Australia's courtrooms.

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