Global Document Services Proofreader I
Global Document Services Proofreader I
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Job Description
About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect innovation and collaboration.
About the Role
The GLODOCS Proofreader Iis an integral part of Lathams Global Document Services (GLODOCS) team and will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of department work product including revisions original input and conversions while examining documents for correct and consistent formatting. This role will be located in either our New York office or Global Services Office in downtown Los Angeles. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and inoffice presence.
Please also note the schedule for this role will be Sunday 10:00AM 6:00PM ET / 7:00AM 3:00PM PT and MondayThursday 2:00PM 10:00PM ET /11:00AM 7:00PM PT.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:
- Proofreading documents for adherence to style guides
- Correcting spelling grammar and punctuation errors and suggesting alternatives to awkward syntax
- Inputting text edits in Microsoft Office applications
- Inputting textual proofreading edits in Word using the Track Changes function
- Annotating PDFs using the Adobe Acrobat comment tools and/or a stylus and organizing pages
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive confidential privileged financial and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
Wed love to hear from you if you:
- Possess core level knowledge and correct application of proofreading symbols
- Demonstrate the ability to edit documents onscreen
- Display excellent communication skills both oral and written
And have:
- A High School diploma or an equivalent
- A Bachelors degree in English or a related field preferably
- A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience preferably at a professional services organization
Benefits & Additional Information
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Lathams comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Healthcare life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Wellbeing programs (e.g. mental health services mindfulness and resiliency medical resources wellbeing events and more)
- Professional development programs
- Employee discounts
- Affinity groups networks and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles) color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era) gender expression marital status or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
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Pay Range
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
