Proofreader
Core
Ensuring the accuracy, grammar, punctuation, and formatting of complex legal documents and marketing materials for a global law firm.
Role type
Senior Proofreader (Legal)
Builds
High-quality legal documentation, marketing materials, and digital files for firm staff and clients.
Domain
Legal services / Document production
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills; sound knowledge of grammar, punctuation, and spelling; ability to concentrate on lengthy, dense, or technical material; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Adobe, Kofax); familiarity with Blue Book, MLA, Chicago, and other standard citation styles; experience using Legal Tech such as Litera Desktop; experience using a legal document management system.
Preferred skills
Paralegal Certificate or law degree; previous corporate paralegal experience in a large law firm; experience with complex legal agreements (Merger Agreements, Credit Agreements, Stock Purchase Agreements).
Responsibilities
Reviewing complex legal documents and producing related digital files; completing sense, grammar, and consistency read-throughs of standard legal documents and marketing materials; identifying formatting inconsistencies and suggesting alternatives for improved readability; applying understanding of outlining to ensure logical allocation of content; proofreading documents for adherence to house style and templates; suggesting alternatives to incorrect grammar, punctuation, and awkward syntax; proofreading tables of authorities for accuracy and format; rechecking corrected documents against mark-up; completing cross-reference checks and defined terms checks in complex legal agreements; converting documents across various applications into house style; troubleshooting textual, graphic, and printing issues.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC