Legal Proofreader - US Law firm

McKinlay Law; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading US law firm seeks an experienced proofreader for a full-time role in London. Key responsibilities include proofreading and editing a range of legal documents, ensuring accuracy and high-quality standards. Candidates must have a graduate degree and at least two years of legal proofreading experience. The firm offers an exceptional salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years current legal proofreading experience required.
• Proven background as a proofreader in another leading law firm.
• Skillset to promote the service within teams is paramount.

Responsibilities

• Proofreading and editing legal documents and printed documentation.
• Correcting format, style, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Managing workflow and collaborating with the Lead Document Production Specialist.

Skills

Attention to detail

Legal terminology

Grammar and punctuation

Education

Graduate degree

Job description

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Leading US law firm are looking for an experienced proofreader with a proven background as a proofreader in another leading law firm. You will be responsible for proofreading and editing a variety of legal documents and other printed documentation, correcting format and style as well as correcting errors in type, grammar, punctuation, and spelling using standard proofreading practices. You will be expected to lead on workflow management of the tasks in house daily, working alongside the Lead Document Production Specialist – London to prioritise estimates and deadlines.

This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday. It is essential you are a graduate with a minimum of two years current legal proofreading experience. As this is a new role for the London office the attitude and skillset to promote the service within the teams is paramount. The salary and package will be exceptional.

McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.

McKinlay Law is the trading name of McKinlay Recruitment Services Ltd. Registered in England No. 03494294 VAT Reg. No. 707 6713 29.

Where we are?

McKinlay Recruitment Services Ltd.,
26-27 Bedford Square,
London, United Kingdom,
WC1B 3HP