- Detect formatting and compositional errors in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents
- Correct spelling grammar and verbiage errors in complex legal documents
- Rechecking corrected documents against mark-up for comparison and quality assurance
- Complete sense, grammar and consistency read-throughs of standard legal documents and marketing documents including full read throughs and skim reads
- Checking conversions - PDF to Word, OCR, copy-typing, PowerPoint and Creative Services requests for language and format issues
- Produce and reformat international pitches and experience statements in line with house styles and marketing guidelines
- Handle sensitive and or confidential documents and information
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Previous experience working within a Law firm would be advantageous but not essential, successful hires have include recent graduates and applicants with copywriting experience. The key is your attention to details and knowledge of the English language
- Degrees in relevant subjects such as, English language, English literature, creative writing and any other
- Ideally 1 years in copy editing, proofreading and copywriting
- Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills with a sound knowledge of grammar and spelling
- You will be used to writing SEO-enriched copy and ensuring all articles are ready to be published
- Strong attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality
- Confident IT user particularly with Microsoft packages
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- 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
- Gym memberships
- Referral Scheme
Proofreader - Leeds, United Kingdom - Intelligent Office
Description
Proofreader
Salary: £25,000 per annum, plus company benefits
Location: Leeds, LS10 1AB
Contract: Full Time and Permanent
Shifts: 40 hours, Tuesday to Saturday, 8am until 5pm with 1 hour break
Work model: Fully on site due to nature of role
We are seeking an exceptional 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
The Proofreader will have incredible attention to detail. This role is working on behalf of a magic circle law firm, one of the top 3 in the world. You will be proofreading key legal documents.
Key responsibilities
Your role is key and will involve proofreading and transcribing legal documents for grammar and verbiage corrections.
Personal attributes
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:
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.
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