Proof Reader

 Qualifications:
To read copy in order to detect and mark (or correct) any grammatical, typographical, or compositional errors. Additional information available includes essential job functions, additional responsibilities, and education and experience requirements. 

Responsibilities: 
To perform proof reading for internal and client legal document work generated by the end-user community II. Specific Duties · Begin/end scheduled shift(s) on time · Review all job instructions prior to beginning work to ensure full understanding and capability to produce what is being asked · Customize documents & correct formatting problems as per clients' specifications · Use intelligent reasoning when interpreting user's instructions · Communicate with Supervisors, Leads, and Proofreaders in a responsive and helpful manner · Be knowledgeable about the firm's formats, styles, and (on projects where required) branding guidelines · Correctly audit styles and formats in documents · Correctly apply styles and formatting to documents · Understand and use standard legal proofreading symbols and markings to identify needed corrections · Audit documents to clients' specifications · Confirm accuracy of text and data retrieved from electronic files · Maintain productivity/utilization rates as per specified minimum requirements · Anticipate problems and seek to resolve them (e.g., inaccurate or obsolete job time estimates) · Ask for help when needed; provide help when asked · Work without supervision when needed · Take full responsibility for accuracy and completeness of documents · Quality check work without exception · Employ a good knowledge of grammar and punctuation · Use dictionaries, thesaurus and other reference tools · Use scanning equipment and software to input select documents · Follow departmental standards and procedures · Be a reliable team player and act in a professional manner at all times III. Most Challenging Part of Job · Working against tight deadlines and/or under extreme pressure · Being a reliable, functional resource to the department · Produce quality products, especially during stressful moments · Maintain communication as to job status, any potential problems, probability of missed deadline, etc. Required Qualifications: Working knowledge of MS Word, Powerpoint, Excel, WordPerfect, among others, to provide solutions at the operator level is a plus, but not necessary. At least 2 years of on-the-job experience in a fast-paced production environment Knowledge of legal proofreading a must