Proofreader-Third Shift

Premier, global, law firm, above Grand Central Terminal has three open opportunities in their proofreading department.

Tuesday through Saturday – 11:00 pm to 8:00 am

Monday through Friday – 1:00 am to 10:00 am

Monday through Friday – 2:00 am to 11:00 am

Proofread a wide variety of legal documents for accuracy, consistency, typographical and grammatical errors, and clarity according to firm style and format guidelines.  Candidate joins a global services information processing team with a focus on expert work product and first-class customer service

• Extensive proofreading experience, specifically in a large law firm environment with a broad understanding of legal terminology
  • Competence in all phases of proofreading, including manual redlining
  • Expert knowledge of written English: spelling, grammar, punctuation, usage
  • Proficiency in use of standard proofreading symbols
  • Familiarity with legal documentation and a good understanding of legal terminology
  • Ability to recognize inconsistencies in text and format in documents of any size
  • Effective communication skills both written and oral; neat, legible handwriting
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work as assigned; multitask and pick up pace under deadline pressure
  • Capable of maintaining updated knowledge of procedures and standards
  • Ability to operate a personal computer and related software (Windows, MS Word, MS Outlook, Adobe Acrobat)
  • Self-starter, detail-oriented, and team player
  • Must have a flexible schedule and be open to overtime

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline is required.  Must possess a minimum of 5-7 years’ experience working as a full-time proofreader in a legal word processing department.  Must have a working knowledge of MS Office and Adobe Acrobat.  Knowledge of Blue Book Citation Format a plus.