Legal Proofreader

Williams Lea is a hotspot for new opportunities. We are a rapidly growing global leader in the provision of outsourced corporate information solutions. We are excited to be expanding our talented team and are looking for eager, devoted individuals for a variety of permanent positions.Each day we transform the way organizations create, communicate and exchange their printed and electronic information. Our clients include top ten U.S. investment banks and many of the country's foremost law firms. We also work in partnership with some of the world's leading organizations in telecommunications, energy, pharmaceuticals, financial services, retail, automotive, and publishing.Our employees enjoy excellent benefits, competitive pay, training, recognition, career advancement, and the chance to work on-site with some of the most dynamic companies in the world. Please read more about this unique opportunity below.The Legal Proofreader is a member of the on-site Williams Lea team delivering exceptional customer service at our client locations. Responsibilities include grammar and verbiage corrections.Job Responsibilities: 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. Requirements: Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in English/Journalism preferred. Minimum two years proofreading experience required, work in a legal environment preferred. MS Word certification desired. Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills a plus. Knowledge of a legal timekeeping or job tracking system is preferred. Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment. Attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality. Ability to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Exceptional customer service skills. Williams Lea offers an exciting and supportive business environment.  We develop our people and reward their contribution.  We work with openness and integrity.  We are an equal opportunity employer.  We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform preemployment substance abuse testing.Apply Online Williams Lea is an Equal Opportunity Employer.