Legal Proofreader & Document Editor

Williams Lea Group Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Life Assurance

Job summary

Williams Lea Group Limited is seeking a detail-oriented Proofreader in Leeds. The role focuses on reviewing legal and marketing documents for grammar, verbiage, and formatting across Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

You will work as part of a global team to ensure high-quality content and consistency. This full-time, permanent position offers a 40-hour week, with shifts from 06:00 to 15:00 and an option of three patterns, all on-site.

Qualifications

• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills with strong grammar and spelling knowledge.
• Degree level or equivalent in English, creative writing, journalism or marketing.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Proofread and transcribe information with strong attention to detail.
• Edit and proofread complex legal and marketing documents for grammar and verbiage.
• Check formatting, glossaries and TOCs across Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Prioritise workload and liaise with internal stakeholders globally to ensure high standards.

Skills

Editing and proofreading

Grammar accuracy

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English/Creative Writing/Journalism/Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Filesite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Williams Lea Group Limited is seeking a detail-oriented Proofreader in Leeds. The role focuses on reviewing legal and marketing documents for grammar, verbiage, and formatting across Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

You will work as part of a global team to ensure high-quality content and consistency. This full-time, permanent position offers a 40-hour week, with shifts from 06:00 to 15:00 and an option of three patterns, all on-site.