Legal Proofreader
Job Description:
- Review raw human-typed transcripts for accuracy, spelling, punctuation, and adherence to Jamison's client guidelines
- Ensure consistency across all clients
- Meet or exceed client due dates
- Provide ongoing comprehensive feedback to typists
- Record feedback and document typist adherence
- Provide fact-based recommendations regarding the amount and type of work assigned to typists
- Assist the department manager with questions regarding typists' status
- Answer questions from typists and other staff regarding current guidelines
- Meet or exceed department metrics for quality and production
- Support the Court Reporter and Transcriptionist Department through operational, project, and administrative duties
Requirements:
- High school diploma
- Must reside physically in the United States
- Must be able to pass a Federal Background check
- Proven experience as a legal proofreader is required
- Previous legal transcriptionist experience is required
- Understanding of legal terminology
- Solid knowledge of English punctuation and spelling rules
- Ability to sit for long periods of time
- Previous experience listening to audio and comparing it against written text
- Ability to focus for long periods of time
- Time management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook, WavePad, and Express Scribe
- Familiarity with Word formatting, including margins, indents, and headers/footers
- Familiarity with PDF programs, including Word-to-PDF conversion, password protection, word list creation, and line/page counting programs
- Familiarity with Microsoft macros
- Attention to detail
- Excellent analytical and writing skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to ask questions for clarity and understanding
- Previous experience working in a remote office environment
Benefits:
- Benefits offered with the hourly rate of $18.50
- Equal employment opportunity and protection from unlawful harassment and discrimination
- Online assessment may be provided to determine qualifications for positions requiring specific skills
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