Job Description

About Ropes & Gray

Ropes & Gray LLP is a preeminent global law firm focused on providing the highest-quality advice on our clients\xe2\x80\x99 critical legal and business issues. Our global team of 2,500 talented professionals regularly helps clients meet high-stakes challenges, solve complex problems and achieve key goals. These colleagues work together across a global office network that includes offices in Boston, Chicago, Hong Kong, London, New York, San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, Tokyo, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. We are a contemporary firm that can bring more than 150 years of legal and institutional history to bear on the challenges clients face in today\xe2\x80\x99s 24/7 global business environment. Our collaborative approach gives our clients\xe2\x80\x94which include many of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most respected companies and institutions\xe2\x80\x94ready access to leading corporate, litigation, transactional and regulatory lawyers whose knowledge and experience span industries and geographies. With an international presence, we focus on a number of key industries, including private equity; asset management; life sciences and health care; investment banking; technology, media and telecommunications; and consumer and retail. Our clients include global industry leaders, financial institutions, investment firms, private equity firms, hospitals and health care organizations, educational institutions, and individuals. We have consistently been recognized for our leading practices in many areas, including private equity, M&A, finance, asset management, real estate, tax, antitrust, life sciences, health care, intellectual property, litigation & enforcement, privacy & cybersecurity, and business restructuring. Ropes & Gray is an equal opportunity employer.
JOB SUMMARY: The Proofreader assists attorneys, clients and support staff with proofreading and/or copyediting typed, scanned and handwritten documents both online and in hard copy. The Proofreader requires superior language skills, i.e., spelling, grammar, punctuation, as well as familiarity with legal terminology. In addition to proofreading skills, this role should have a working knowledge of various software applications, including the Microsoft Office suite \xe2\x80\x94 Word, Excel and PowerPoint \xe2\x80\x94 with the ability to review and edit documents in these applications as needed. The Proofreader must also assess the workload, prioritize job assignments to other staff or temp proofreaders and evaluate specific job requirements in coordination with the Shift Coordinator. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Proofreads original copy or drafts to detect and mark for correction any grammatical, typographical or compositional errors.

• Ensures submitted material is visually and grammatically correct. Uses standardized proofreading code to mark errors that appear in document.

• Implements corrections in either local or system document as appropriate and as time allows, using Track Changes if requested, or returns hand-marked copy to requestor.

• Uses web skills to research questions regarding spelling, grammar or word use as applicable, both internally (e.g., number and location of occurrences of errors or word variations within documents) and externally, leading to faster turnaround times.

• Maintains log of all materials proofread and/or copyedited.

• Utilizes standard firm technology to work efficiently with documents including, electronic work logs (Excel), searching for documents in iManage, locating information on the Infonet, and sharing information via Skype for Business.

• Is comfortable using Track Changes for comments and corrections (in Word), and document comparisons with Change-Pro for submitted job requests.

• Returns marked documents for correction and later checks corrected document against copy.

• Assists department supervisor/manager with creating style tips or writing guidelines for distribution to department, as needed.

• Effects smooth transition of work projects from shift to shift.

• Coordinates with other proofreaders to ensure consistency in markings and word usage,

• (e.g., hyphenated word forms vs. one- or two-word forms).

• Interacts with staff, lawyers and management to understand work assignments and communicate any changes that need to be made to the documents

• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

• Works well independently and as part of a team.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• An undergraduate degree or equivalent required.
• Five plus years of proofreading experience, preferably in a law firm environment.
• Able to comfortably navigate in Microsoft Office and Windows (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to make proofreading corrections and copyediting suggestions as needed.
• Must be able to use internet search tools and other online resources.
• Excellent verbal, written, organizational and interpersonal skills with a sharp attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES:

• Must demonstrate the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of the firm\xe2\x80\x99s internal and personnel affairs.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of personnel, including firm leadership, management and support staff.
• Ability to be a proactive self-starter, who understands the details within a much larger context.
• Ability to plan, organize and carry out multiple related activities.
• Ability to work comfortably in a multi-office environment.
• Must be flexible in order to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities; ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Must be team-oriented and collaborative. Share information, goals, opportunities, successes and failures with the appropriate parties.
• Ability to work effectively in a culturally and educationally diverse environment.
• Must pay attention to details and have the ability to follow up and follow through.
• Strong client focus.
• Articulate and confident.
• Reliable and punctual.

NY Comprehensive Total Rewards Package Ropes & Gray is proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our business support team members. The firm also offers comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities and a collegial and supportive culture. The anticipated pay range for this role is $56,500 - $78,000, which represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the starting salary range at the time of posting. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data and consideration of internal equity.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Fully remote position. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements