Job description

Proofreading, with a minimum of 5 years experience at a law firm.

Shift: On-Call

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Excellent customer service skills are required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across multiple platforms.
• Cold reads (i.e., read a document without the benefit of a master for errors (typos, grammar, sense, etc.).
• Must read handwritten, word-processed or printed documents against a mark-up or new master for accuracy of transcription, grammar, sense, and typos.
• Full reads.
• Financial printer proofs – working off-site when necessary.
• Defined terms index check.
• Cross references check.
• Manual redlining and blacklining.
• Create PDFs using e-copy of proofreading mark-ups.
• Assist when needed in handling and monitoring incoming e-mail requests.
• Make certain that information regarding ongoing jobs is passed on to the Proofreading Coordinator for the following shift.
• Must be a team player, working cooperatively with others towards a common goal.
• Follow up with the requestor on additional proofreading questions or requests.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite 2010 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio).
• Ability to work independently, including being resourceful and problem-solving.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Team player – must be able to work well with supervisors, other departments, and attorneys.
• Thorough knowledge of proofreading procedures (including all of the above)
• Ability to work under time constraints.
• Must be proficient in the use of the Black’s Law Dictionary and Citation books.
• Must be familiar with current Bluebook formatting guidelines.
• Must have complete knowledge of blacklining and cumulative blacklining.

Education and Experience:

• A 4-year college degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of proofreading experience at a law firm.

Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature, etc.
• Full C-19 Vaccination is required unless otherwise permitted by law.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $27.00 - $31.00 per hour

Schedule:

• On call

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New York, NY 10019: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Proofreading: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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