What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Proofreader (contract) position at BCS Legal?
A leading law firm is searching for a talented Legal Proofreader to join its team for a 6 month contract role. The position can be done fully remotely, but all candidates must reside in NY, NJ, CT or PA for payroll purposes.
The shift is 12 AM - 8 AM
Position summary:
The Proofreader reviews, examines, validates and makes appropriate grammatical, mathematical, typographical or compositional corrections.
Essential functions:
- Examines and corrects EDGAR documentation.
- Proofreads documents for errors in typing, spelling and syntax to ensure proper placement of inserts, edits, tables and other documentation.
- Serves as a resource to redline and blackline documentation.
- Acts as a resource for all questions related to grammar and spelling.
- Follows, tracks and responds to all proofreading requests and meets deadlines for completion.
- Audits documentation for proper format, text accuracy and statistical data.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or some college coursework required, preferably in English, Journalism, or other related field.
Qualifications:
- 1 to 3 years of experience in editing and proofing documents required.
- Expert level knowledge of English language, grammar, spelling and punctuation; and attention to detail.
- Working knowledge of proofing marks and procedures.
- Knowledge of current formats and citation protocols (The Chicago Manual of Style, The Bluebook and California Style Manual).
- Familiar with legal proofreading styles (Cold Read, Full Read, Definitions and Defined Terms Check).
- Familiarity with legal terminology, legal language and variety of citation and brief formats used in legal work.
- Ability to work with all levels of legal staff.
- Experience in handling sensitive, confidential information.
- Excellent communicator (oral and written).
- Strong organizational skills with a keen ability to prioritize and multi-task.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: Up to $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- legal Proofreading: 3 years (Required)
Location:
- New York State (Required)
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Work Location: Remote
Salary : $30 - $35