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