Identify and correct spelling, grammar, and verbiage errors in complex legal documents.
Detect formatting and compositional errors in documents.
Check corrected proofs of legal documents against mark-up for comparison and quality assurance.
Assist the Document Services team with document production and preparation as needed.
Handle sensitive and/or confidential documents and information.
Communicate with manager and client on job or deadline issues.
Adhere to Williams Lea policy in addition to client site policy.
Perform other duties as assigned
Personal attributes
Proofreading experience preferably in a legal, banking or large corporate environment preferred
Intermediate knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint desired
Knowledge of a legal timekeeping or job tracking system is preferred
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment
Strong attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality
Ability to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines
Must have good organizational skills
Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential documents and information
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing
Must be self-motivated with a positive attitude
Proven customer service skills are required in order to create, maintain and enhance customer relationships
Rewards and Benefits
We believe in supporting our employees in both their professional and personal lives. As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time roles)
Salary sacrifice schemes, retail vouchers - including our TechScheme which can be used on a range of gadgets such as Smart TV's, laptops and computers or household appliances.
Life Assurance
Private Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Health Assessments
Cycle-to-work scheme
Discounted gym memberships
Referral Scheme
You will also have the opportunity to work for a global employer who is dedicated to offering each and every employee an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding career with future career development prospects!
Equality and Diversity
If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like to make a reasonable adjustment to enable you to make an interview please contact us at careersatWL@williamslea.com (we do not accept applications to this email address).
Proofreader
Salary : £26,500 per annum plus 30% shift allowance ( £34,450 total ) plus company benefits
Location: Leeds, LS10 1AB
Contract : Full Time, Permanent
Shifts: 40 hours per week, working Saturday to Tuesday, 6pm - 5am with 1 hour unpaid break
Work model : Fully onsite
Williams Lea seeks a Proofreader to join our team!
Williams Lea is the leading global provider of skilled, technology-enabled, business-critical support services, with long-term trusted relationships with blue-chip clients across investment banks, law firms and professional services firms. Williams Lea employees, nearly 7000 people worldwide, who provide efficient business services at client sites in often complex and highly regulated environments, from centralised Williams Lea onshore facilities, and through best cost company offshore locations.
Purpose of role
In this role the primary function will be to identify and correct spelling, grammar, and verbiage errors in complex legal documents.
Wlt · Leeds, UK