Legal Proofreader

Jamison • East Point, GA

16h • $19 • Remote

About The Position

Jamison Professional Services, Inc. (“Jamison”) is currently seeking a qualified and motivated candidate for the position of Legal Proofreader to support our Transcriptionist/Court Reporter Department. ONLY candidates with proven experience in legal proofreading will be considered/ Must reside in the United States ⚠️ Recruitment Fraud Alert Beware of scammers impersonating Jamison. We never ask for payment, banking info, or sensitive data. Official interviews come via email with a Microsoft Teams link and a phone call the day before. If you get suspicious messages, do not respond. More info: https://jps-online.com/apply-now/ Schedule: The selected candidate is expected to work 4-8 hours per day, M-F. This position typically follows a standard weekday schedule. However, occasional work on weekends or holidays may be required based on business needs. Such instances are infrequent. Location: Remote - This position is open only to candidates physically located in the U.S Clearance Level Required: Must be able to pass a Federal Background check. Hourly Rate: $18.50 plus benefits In your role as a Legal Proofreader, you will perform diverse operational, project and administrative duties in support of the Court Report and Transcriptionist (CR&T) department.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• An understanding of legal terminology
• A solid knowledge of English punctuation and spelling rules
• Proven experience as a legal proofreader is required
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Previous experience listening to audio and compare against written text
• Ability to focus for long periods of time
• Time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook, WavePad, and Express Scribe.
• Familiar with formatting in Word - margins, indents, headers/footers
• Familiar with PDF programs – conversion from Word to PDF, password protection, word list creation, line/page counting programs.
• Familiar with working with Microsoft macros
• Attention to detail.
• Previous legal transcriptionist experience is required.
• Possess excellent analytical and writing skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to ask questions for clarity and understanding.
• Previous experience working in a remote office environment.
• Must be able to pass a Federal Background check.

Responsibilities

• Review raw human-typed transcripts for accuracy, spelling, punctuation, and adherence to Jamison's client guidelines
• Ensure consistency across all clients
• Meeting or exceed client due dates
• Provide ongoing comprehensive feedback to typists
• Record feedback and document adherence by typists
• Provide fact-based recommendations regarding amount and type of work assigned to typists and assist department manager with questions regarding typists' status
• Answer questions from typists and other staff regarding current guidelines
• Meet or exceed department metrics for quality and production

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees