Legal & Obituaries Clerk

Summary of Position:

The Legal & Obituaries Clerk is responsible for processing, editing, and publishing legal and obituary notices for the newspaper and associated digital platforms. This role combines administrative support, customer service, and content preparation to ensure accurate, timely publication of legal announcements and obituaries in compliance with editorial standards and statutory deadlines.

Minimum Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent editorial, grammar, proofreading skills with the ability to produce accurate and polished content.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Highly motivated, self-starting individual with initiative and drive to succeed.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and set priorities.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work under strict deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• High school diploma or GED; associate degree or coursework in communications, journalism, or related field is a plus.
• One year of customer service experience and ability to interact professionally with the public.
• Proficiency with computers, data entry, and typical office software (e.g., Microsoft Word, email, etc.).
• Familiarity with newspaper content management systems or classified/legal ad software.
• Experience with obituary writing or editorial work.
• Knowledge of Connecticut legal notice publishing requirements.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and telephone.
• May require occasional evening, weekend, or holiday work to meet publication deadlines

Those interested, email qualifications and compensation requirements to: humanresources@theday.com

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