Nolo, a subsidiary of Internet Brands, Inc., offers a unique opportunity to work in a small, established and nationally respected company.

Current Openings

Technology
PHP Architect/Lead
Drupal/PHP Engineer

Editorial
Legal Authors
Contributing Editor for Divorcenet.com
Legal Editor (Family Law)

Technology

PHP Architect/Lead

Pleasanton based Nolo has a current opening for a Lead PHP Developer. You will be responsible for working closely with the product team to develop new features and frameworks for our websites. You'll also play an integral role in maintaining and improving site performance. We are looking for candidates with a proven track record in developing PHP/MySQL products and web services with experience or interest in mentoring development staff as needed.

Ideal Skills:

• 5+ Years PHP OOP programming experience.
• Experience with front-end technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Experience with complex SQL queries and database schema design.
• Experience working with MVC frameworks.
• Experience with memcache.
• Experience with SEO concepts a plus.
• Experience with page load optimization a plus.
• Experience with unit testing a plus.
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment using tools like issue trackers (Jira) and version control software(Subversion.).
• Stable work history and an ability to collaborate effectively.
• Knowledge of consuming and creating Web Services.
• Experience with CMS systems like MovableType, Wordpress a plus.
• Experience with other programming languages such as Java, .NET, Perl, Python, Ruby a plus.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including a casual work environment in Pleasanton.

To apply, please visit: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CARSDIRECT&cws=...

Drupal/PHP Engineer

PHP Developers will be utilizing the Drupal API to solve business needs in creative and novel ways. Individuals in this role must be conceptual thinkers yet highly executional; collaborating from the earliest stages through the entire project life cycle. Our Developers own feature development, building community-driven and social networking functionality following Drupal coding and Web Standards to achieve consistent, compelling online experiences. Your code will be running on a high-traffic, high-availability production environment. Best of all, we have fun and are open to new ideas and approaches.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable, modular, and manageable production features defined by product team using various design patterns and a combination of contributed and custom Drupal modules.
• Work with team members to establish best practices and procedures to maximize efficiency and minimize risk.
• Other corporate related activities to help company attend maximum efficiency and productivity.

Requirements:

• Senior-level PHP (4/5) skill with strong knowledge of SQL relational databases.
• Excellent attitude and personal skills, be committed and focused.
• Strong communications skills.
• 4+ years professional coding experience.
• Working knowledge/experience using the Drupal API a huge bonus.
• Experience building scalable internet eCommerce and/or social networking applications.
• AJAX, jQuery and XML-RPC experience.
• BS or MS degree in Computer Science or Engineering or related field.
• Experience administering LAMP stack, SVN/CVS.

This position is working out of our offices in Pleasanton, CA.

Please submit resumes to http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CARSDIRECT&cws=...

Editorial

Freelance Legal Writers

Nolo, the oldest and foremost publisher of do-it-yourself legal books and software for consumers, and Internet Brands, a leader in online publishing for vertical markets, are seeking writers with a strong legal background to contribute well-written, informative articles to our portfolio of legal websites. These articles will require the ability to read and understand specific legal issues and statutes, and translate them into plain English for a general audience. Demonstrated legal expertise is required.

This is a 100% freelance, telecommuting position. Assignments, writing, editing, and submissions are all handled through our online system. All you need is a computer, internet access, and the ability to deliver clean, concise copy on a variety of legal topics.

Requirements include:

• Ability to write in a professional, authoritative tone.
• Legal experience is a must. (Please see below for specifications)
• Strong research and fact checking skills.
• Attention to detail and the desire to help provide accurate legal information to the online audience.

We are currently looking for strong writers with expertise in the following areas:

• Bankruptcy Law – Must have a law degree and bankruptcy experience (preferably Chapter 7 or Chapter 13), be able to read and understand specific legal statutes, and write articles on the subject in an easily
  digestible style.
• Criminal Defense Law - Must be a lawyer with experience as a prosecutor or criminal defense attorney, able to understand statutes and case law, and capable of writing articles for a lay audience.
• Disability Law - Must have disability law experience (lawyer, paralegal, etc.), be able to read and understand specific legal statutes, and write articles on the subject in an easily digestible style.
• Family/Divorce Law – Must have divorce/family law experience, either as a lawyer or a paralegal with at least three years in the field of family law. Must be able read and understand legal materials, and translate
  statutes and other legalese into plain English for non-lawyers, in the form of articles and FAQs.
• Foreclosure Law - Must have foreclosure law experience(lawyer, paralegal, etc.), be able to read and understand specific legal statutes, and write articles on the subject in an easily digestible style.
• Immigration - Must be actively engaged in immigration law practice (as a lawyer or paralegal), be familiar with immigration-related codes, regulations, and current policies, and be able to write articles on the
  subject in an easily digestible style for laypersons.
• Landlord/Tenant Law - Must have landlord/tenant law experience (lawyer, paralegal, etc.), be able to read and understand specific legal statutes, and write articles on the subject in an easily digestible
  style.
• Personal Injury Law - Must have personal injury law experience(lawyer, paralegal, etc.), be able to read and understand specific legal statutes, and write articles on the subject in an easily digestible style.
• Real Estate Law - Must have real estate law experience(lawyer, paralegal), be able to understand identified legal statutes, and write articles on the subject in an easy-to-understand style.
• Small Business Law - Must be a lawyer with small business law experience. Must understand business law issues and be able to write articles that are legally accurate, relevant, and comprehensive.
• Tax Law - Must be a lawyer with tax law experience. Must understand tax law issues and be able to write articles that are legally accurate, relevant, and comprehensive.

To apply, simply click the following link: www.knowledgewriting.com. Make sure to submit to one of the specific subject areas listed above.

Rates vary based on assignment, starting at $25. If you have any questions, feel free to send an e-mail to applications@nolo.com.

Contributing Editor for Divorcenet.com

Nolo is seeking an attorney-editor to edit and create content for a divorce-related website. We want someone who can edit and update a collection of articles or write new ones as assigned by Nolo.

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Law degree
• Two or more years of experience in family law
• Experience editing and writing legal content for a non-lawyer audience, and the ability to translate statutes and other legalese into plain English for non-lawyers
• The ability to read and understand legal materials
• Experience editing and writing for websites
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently.

This is a contract position, approximately half-time.

Please submit resume to: applications@nolo.com

If we are interested in your application, we will call you for a phone interview and ask you to take an editing test or write a sample article.

Legal Editor (Family Law)

Nolo is the nation’s leading provider of do-it-yourself law solutions for consumers and small businesses, covering everyday legal matters such as estate planning, patents, criminal law, landlord-tenant law, bankruptcy and debtor’s rights, family law, immigration, and employment. We produce websites, books, online apps, and software. Since Nolo was acquired by Internet Brands in 2011, the Nolo brand has expanded to include a collection of legal websites in many topic areas.

We are looking for a legal editor in the area of family law to join the editors and researchers in our hard-working, friendly editorial department. The new editor will write and edit family law content for the Nolo website, for divorcenet.com, and for other sites, update existing books and articles, and edit new books. The applicant must:

• have a law degree from an accredited law school
• have three to five years’ experience with family law, as a practicing attorney or court staff member
• have excellent writing and editing skills, particularly for a non-legal audience
• be comfortable writing and editing online content
• work well with other people, be able to juggle several projects at once, and be able to meet deadlines
• be capable of supervising others and managing the workflow of multiple freelance editors, and
• possess excellent computer skills, including familiarity with Word and Excel; familiarity with Google Analytics a plus.

We are also looking for someone who is well organized and detail-oriented.

To apply, please visit: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CARSDIRECT&cws=...