Proofreader

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 the role of Proofreader the primary function will be to identify and correct spelling, grammar, and verbiage errors in complex legal documents. The ideal person will have excellent grammar and English skills, with experience as a Proofreader or a role that demonstrates these skills. The Proofreader is required to be self-motivated and to work as part of a team, with a strong grasp of editorial and grammatical principles. The position requires advanced software aptitude in those programmes used for document production, as well as speed and accuracy in a high-volume, high-pressure production environment.

Key responsibilities 

• 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.
• Undertake a high-quality proofreading and document checking service for legal and marketing collaterals including format checks, house and non-house style including defined terms checks.
• Complete sese, grammar and consistency read-throughs.
• Checking conversions – PDF to Word, OCR, copy-typing, PowerPoint and Creative Services requests for language and format issues.
• 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 

• Experience in copy editing, proofreading and copywriting, preferably in a legal, banking or large corporate environment preferred.
• Experience working within a Law Firm or similar would be advantageous.
• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills, with a sound knowledge of grammar and spelling.
• Advanced 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

The Company values the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and will not discriminate because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (each of these being a “protected characteristic” in discrimination law). It will not discriminate because of any other irrelevant factor and will build a culture that values openness, fairness and transparency.