Senior Proofreader (M-F, 9am-6pm) (Legal Documents)

Location: Wheeling, West Virginia, United States; Monday–Friday, 9:00am–6:00pm

Salary: $19.57–$27.74 per hour

Company

Williams Lea by hirify.global provides administrative support, document production, presentation design, and marketing and communications services to legal, financial, and professional services clients worldwide.

What you will do

• Proofread complex legal documents and correct spelling, grammar, verbiage, formatting, and compositional errors.
• Compare corrected proofs against mark-up and perform quality assurance on completed work.
• Oversee proofreading assignments, coordinate workflow and intake, and meet contracted delivery deadlines.
• Troubleshoot advanced document, software, and hardware issues, escalating problems when appropriate.
• Communicate with colleagues, supervisors, and clients about assignments and deadlines.
• Train junior staff and support document production and preparation for peer teams.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience, preferably in a legal, banking, or large corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of grammar and composition rules, with proofreading or editing experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, customer service, and decision-making skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; higher education or equivalent work experience preferred.

Nice to have

• Education or experience in English, journalism, proofreading, or editing.
• Knowledge of legal timekeeping or job-tracking systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment supporting legal and document-processing services.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition assistance.
• Background check and drug screen required before employment.