Legal Proofreader - Remote

About the role

Jamison Professional Services, Inc. (“Jamison”) is currently seeking a qualified and motivated candidate for the position of Legal Proofreader to support our Transcriptionist/Court Reporter Department.

Responsibilities

• 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 adherence by typists
• Provide fact-based recommendations regarding amount and type of work assigned to typists and assist 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

Requirements

• High school diploma
• A solid knowledge of English punctuation and spelling rules
• Proven experience as a legal proofreader is required
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Previous experience listening to audio and comparing 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 formatting in Word - margins, indents, headers/footers
• Familiarity with PDF programs - conversion from Word to PDF, password protection, word list creation, line/page counting programs
• Familiarity with working with Microsoft macros
• Attention to detail
• Possess excellent analytical and writing skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to ask questions for clarity and understanding
• Previous legal transcriptionist experience is required
• Previous experience working in a remote office environment

Qualifications

• An understanding of legal terminology
• Must reside in the United States

Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Word
• Teams
• Outlook
• WavePad
• Express Scribe
• Formatting in Word
• PDF programs
• Microsoft macros

Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $18.50 plus benefits

Pay

• $18.50 per hour

Schedule

• The selected candidate is expected to work 4-8 hours per day, M-F. This position typically follows a standard weekday schedule. However, occasional work on weekends or holidays may be required based on business needs. Such instances are infrequent.

Location

• Remote - This position is open only to candidates physically located in the U.S

Clearance Level Required

• Must be able to pass a Federal Background check.