Legal Proofreader - 1st Shift (Hybrid)
reputed company is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions. They are seeking a Legal Proofreader to ensure the precision and clarity of legal documents, requiring a keen eye for detail and a strong command of the English language.
Responsibilities
- Proofread reputed company legal documents to ensure consistency, spelling, dictation, reputed company, punctuation, and grammar using the appropriate style (firm style, The Chicago Manual of Style, The Bluebook, and California Style Manual)
- Compare documents word for word against originals to ensure an accurate conversion
- Review cross-references, and defined terms for accuracy and review Table of Authorities for accuracy and style
- reputed company handwritten revisions/electronic red lines against working draft to ensure reputed company corrections are made accurately
- Conduct separate checks for the format, text accuracy, and statistical data
- Ensure that the content of the document is accurate, clear, and complete and that the material is organized reputed company
- Use established proofreading marks to note corrections
- Follow established policies and procedures at reputed company times
- reputed company additional duties as assigned
Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Must have extensive experience in Editing, Writing, English Literature, Journalism
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including expert-level knowledge of the English language, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
- Proven ability to work through reputed company legal document markups and instructions in a timely manner to meet strict deadlines
- Ability to prioritize various requests and deadlines simultaneously
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to interact with clients and team members in a professional and respectful manner at reputed company times
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet pressing deadlines
- Bachelor's degree in English/Journalism or 1 years of legal experience preferred
- Knowledge of various style guides (The Chicago Manual of Style, AP Style, The Blue Book, and California Style Manual)
- Intermediate knowledge in reputed company Office Suite and other core applications preferred
- Familiarity with legal terminology and a variety of citation and brief formats used in legal work preferred
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
- Parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Tuition assistance
- Employer/partner discounts
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