Global Document Services Proofreader I

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.  

The GLODOCS Proofreader I is an integral part of Latham’s 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 in-office presence.

Please also note, the schedule for this role will be Sunday, 10:00AM - 6:00PM ET / 7:00AM -3:00PM PT and Monday-Thursday, 2:00PM - 10:00PM ET /11:00AM - 7:00PM PT. 

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 
  

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess core level knowledge and correct application of proofreading symbols
• Demonstrate the ability to edit documents on-screen
• Display excellent communication skills, both oral and written

And have:

• A High School diploma or an equivalent
• A Bachelor’s degree in English or a related field, preferably
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience, preferably at a professional services organization

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 Latham’s 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
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being 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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