Proofreader (Monday-Friday 6am-3pm)
About The Position
The Proofreader position is responsible for reviewing legal documents for grammar and verbiage corrections. ( denotes an “essential function”) ■ Identify and correct spelling, grammar, and verbiage errors in complex legal documents. ■ Detect formatting and compositional errors in documents. ■ Check corrected proofs of legal documents against mark-up for comparison and quality assurance. ■ Assist the Document Services team with document production and preparation as needed. ■ Handle sensitive and/or confidential documents and information. ■ Communicate with manager and client on job or deadline issues. ■ Adhere to Williams Lea policy in addition to client site policy. ■ Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in English/Journalism preferred or equivalent work experience required.
- Minimum (1) year proofreading experience preferably in a legal, banking or large corporate environment
- Intermediate knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint desired.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.
- Strong attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality.
- Ability to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines.
- Must have good organizational skills
- Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential documents and information
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing
- Must be self-motivated with a positive attitude
- Proven customer service skills are required in order to create, maintain and enhance customer relationships
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of a legal timekeeping or job tracking system is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Identify and correct spelling, grammar, and verbiage errors in complex legal documents.
- Detect formatting and compositional errors in documents.
- Check corrected proofs of legal documents against mark-up for comparison and quality assurance.
- Assist the Document Services team with document production and preparation as needed.
- Handle sensitive and/or confidential documents and information.
- Communicate with manager and client on job or deadline issues.
- Adhere to Williams Lea policy in addition to client site policy.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision coverage
- paid time off
- disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
- parental leave
- adoption assistance
- tuition assistance
- employer/partner discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
