Legal Proofreader

New York, NY

Non-exempt

Monday-Friday, 4:30pm – 12:30am

Premier, global, law firm, in the heart of the downtown, financial district has three open opportunities in their proofreading department.

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 preferred, but will consider experienced proofreaders in lieu of a degree.  Must possess a minimum of 5-7 years’ experience working as a full-time proofreader in a legal word processing department or in-house legal department.  Must have a working knowledge of MS Office and Adobe Acrobat.  Knowledge of Blue Book Citation Format a plus.