[Hiring] Legal Proofreader @Jamison

Role Description

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.

• ***ONLY candidates with proven experience in legal proofreading will be considered.
• Must reside in the United States.
• Schedule: The selected candidate is expected to work 4-8 hours per day, M-F. Occasional work on weekends or holidays may be required based on business needs.
• 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.
• Hourly Rate: $18.50 plus benefits.

In your role as a Legal Proofreader, you will perform diverse operational, project and administrative duties in support of the Court Report and Transcriptionist (CR&T) department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• An understanding of legal terminology
• 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
• Familiar with formatting in Word - margins, indents, headers/footers
• Familiar with PDF programs – conversion from Word to PDF, password protection, word list creation, line/page counting programs
• Familiar with working with Microsoft macros
• Attention to detail
• Previous legal transcriptionist experience is required
• Possess excellent analytical and writing skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to ask questions for clarity and understanding
• Previous experience working in a remote office environment

Requirements

• Review raw human-typed transcripts for accuracy, spelling, punctuation, and adherence to Jamison's client guidelines
• Ensure consistency across all clients
• Meeting or exceeding 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

Benefits

• $18.50 hourly rate plus benefits

Company Description

Jamison Professional Services, Inc. (Jamison) is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) headquartered in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia. We specialize in providing professional management, administrative, healthcare, court reporters and transcriptionist experts, and document/record and telehealth operational support solutions to U.S. Government, State, and commercial clients.

• Jamison is a nationwide professional staff augmentation company that helps commercial clients and government agencies expand their talent acquisition reach.
• We seek employees who share our values of service excellence, integrity, and professionalism.
• Jamison affords equal employment opportunity to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity, or sexual orientation.