Job Description

Please send resume should you be interested in the following Proofreader position located in NYC. This is a full-time, direct-hire position with a salary between 80-85K plus OT and awesome benefits. If you're not interested, please pass along to your colleagues as we do pay referral fees.

Job Title: Proofreader

Location: NYC

Salary: 80-85K

Work Environment: 2 days in office / 2 days remote

Work Schedule: Mon - Thurs; 4pm - 1:45am - it will be a full time, 35-hour work schedule over 4-days.

**Must Haves:

• Must have at least 4-5 years of law firm experience
• Must be able to proofread EDGAR documents (will not need to act as an EDGAR Operator, but will need to be able to proofread EDGAR documents)
• Familiar with Legal Terminology
• Bluebook experience

Job Responsibilities

• The Proofreader reviews, examines, validates and makes appropriate grammatical, mathematical, typographical or compositional corrections.
• 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.

Experience

• 4-5 years of experience in editing and proofing documents required, within Legal Industry.
• 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.

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