Legal Proofreader Job at Tripoint Search, New York, NY

K3lyUmpGREZRWWJLWjZGVkNPd1J4SWpoQUE9PQ==
  • Tripoint Search
  • New York, NY

Job Description

  • Location: New York, New York
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #871
  • Salary: $75,000
POSITION: Legal Proofreader

LOCATION: New York, NY - Midtown Manhattan (Hybrid - Remote)


DAYS / HOURS: Multiple Shifts with car service home


THE ORGANIZATION: Elite Law Firm


COMPENSATION: Salary to $77K base, plus paid OT, Benefits; Paid Time Off; 401K; Life and AD&D Insurance; Travel Reimbursement, generous bonus, Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; and more!


SUMMARY: The Proofreader will be responsible for reviewing and proofreading both legal and non-legal documents generated by the firm, as well as from outside the Firm, for spelling, punctuation, diction and syntax.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Proofread documents for Firm style, spelling, diction, syntax, punctuation, and grammatical errors
  • Use standard proofreading marks to show what changes must be made on a document
  • Compare original documents with revised documents to ensure that requested revisions were performed
  • Conduct financial printer proofs
  • Communicate with attorneys regarding specific requests and deadlines
  • Close reading of documents for the Firm’s style, spelling, usage, consistency, punctuation, typographical and grammatical errors
  • Perform manual blacklining/redlining
  • Check revised documents against markups to ensure that requested revisions were input accurately
  • Enter job status information in an online database
  • Scan proofreader markups to PDF
  • Keep supervisor informed of the status of work requests
  • Answer grammatical questions
REQUIRED SKILLS:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 5+ years of experience as a legal proofreader or directly related equivalent experience devoted to proofreading
  • High comfort level with text-based documents and legal terminology
  • Advanced knowledge of spelling and grammar
  • Knowledge of proofreading best practices
  • Proficient knowledge of MS Word and basic knowledge of MS Excel
  • Ability to clarify job instructions
  • Ability to work well under pressure both individually and as a member of a team

Job Tags

Shift work,

Similar Jobs

MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc

Remote Healthcare Talent Representative Job at MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc

 ...Embark on an Exciting Journey as a Remote Healthcare Talent Representative - Collaborate with Passionate Recruitment Professionals from Anywhere Introduction Imagine stepping into a role that is not merely a job but a transformative pathway. A journey shaped by... 

Mary Washington Healthcare

Forensic Nurse Examiner (RN), FT, Evenings Job at Mary Washington Healthcare

 ...incident and health status of the patient. Conducts physical and forensic examination of individuals experience sexual assault for the...  ...team Participates in the education of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, health care providers, law enforcement and the public... 

Mayor's Office of Talent and Appointments

Commission on Fashion, Arts, and Events Job at Mayor's Office of Talent and Appointments

 ...Mayor, the Council, and the public on the views and needs of the fashion and beauty communities in the District. The Commission shall...  ..., merchandising, and beauty, and offering scholarships and internships to students pursuing careers in beauty and fashion industries... 

Intermountain Health

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon Job at Intermountain Health

 ...live the healthiest lives possible." You'll practice big-city medicine with a small-city feel. About this role: As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, part of the Neurosurgery team at Intermountain Health, you will work with a system-wide team of healthcare professionals... 

Sf Hrc

1054-IS Business Analyst-Principal (San Francisco) Job at Sf Hrc

 ...completed successfully Provide Supervision and mentoring to 1053 Business Analysts to ensure that migration is completed based on project...  ...San Francisco office in person four days a week and one day remote (for a total of 40 hours - specify the work schedule; for example...