[Remote] Legal Proofreader – Remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Jamison Professional Services, Inc. is currently seeking a qualified and motivated candidate for the position of Legal Proofreader to support their Transcriptionist/Court Reporter Department. The role involves reviewing transcripts for accuracy and providing feedback to typists to ensure adherence to client guidelines.ResponsibilitiesReview raw human-typed transcripts for accuracy, spelling, punctuation, and adherence to Jamison's client guidelinesEnsure consistency across all clientsMeeting or exceed client due datesProvide ongoing comprehensive feedback to typistsRecord feedback and document adherence by typistsProvide fact-based recommendations regarding amount and type of work assigned to typists and assist department manager with questions regarding typists' statusAnswer questions from typists and other staff regarding current guidelinesMeet or exceed department metrics for quality and productionSkillsHigh school diplomaAn understanding of legal terminologyA solid knowledge of English punctuation and spelling rulesProven experience as a legal proofreader is requiredAbility to sit for long periods of timePrevious experience listening to audio and compare against written textAbility to focus for long periods of timeTime management skillsProficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook, WavePad, and Express ScribeFamiliar with formatting in Word - margins, indents, headers/footersFamiliar with PDF programs – conversion from Word to PDF, password protection, word list creation, line/page counting programsFamiliar with working with Microsoft macrosAttention to detailPrevious legal transcriptionist experience is requiredPossess excellent analytical and writing skillsStrong communication skills with the ability to ask questions for clarity and understandingPrevious experience working in a remote office environmentBenefitsPlus benefitsCompany OverviewJamison Professional Services specialize in providing professional industry, administrative, healthcare, court reporters & document/record. It was founded in 1993, and is headquartered in West Point, Georgia, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is   Apply To this Job

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