Proofreader
About The Position
The Proofreader position is responsible for reviewing legal documents for grammar and verbiage corrections. This role operates Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Proofreader will identify and correct spelling, grammar, and verbiage errors in complex legal documents, as well as detect formatting and compositional errors. They will also check corrected proofs against mark-up for comparison and quality assurance, assist the Document Services team with document production and preparation, and handle sensitive and/or confidential documents and information. Communication with the manager and client on job or deadline issues is expected, along with adherence to Williams Lea and client site policies. Other duties may be 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.
- Knowledge of a legal timekeeping or job tracking system is preferred.
- 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
- Intermediate knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint desired.
- 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
- 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
Mid Level
