Legal Proofreader

The Proofreader position is responsible for reviewing legal documents for grammar and verbiage corrections.
11am-8pm 1st Shift Mon-Fri
(* 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.
■ 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

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Hybrid