Proofreader
About The Position
The Proofreader reviews complex legal documents to correct grammar and verbiage, detect formatting and compositional errors, and compare corrected proofs against markups for quality assurance. The role also assists the Document Services team with document production and preparation, handles sensitive and confidential information, and communicates with the manager and client about job or deadline issues. The position follows Williams Lea and client-site policies and performs other duties as assigned. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. This is a first-shift, on-site position on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Requirements
- At least one year of proofreading experience; legal, banking, or large corporate experience is preferred.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
- Strong attention to detail, with an emphasis on accuracy and quality.
- Ability to prioritize work and balance multiple projects and deadlines.
- Good organizational skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential documents and information.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including professional communication.
- Self-motivation and a positive attitude.
- Customer service skills to create, maintain, and enhance customer relationships.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in English or Journalism, or equivalent work experience; the degree is preferred and equivalent work experience is required.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of a legal timekeeping or job-tracking system.
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 the manager and client about job or deadline issues.
- Adhere to Williams Lea policy and client-site policy.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Life insurance
- Voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
- Parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Tuition assistance
- Employer and partner discounts
- Overtime, shift differential, call-in, and/or stand-by pay may be included depending on the role.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
