Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking a Proofreader to join our dynamic Global Document Services ("GLODOCS") team in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, or Washington, D.C. Scheduled days/hours for this position are Tuesday – Saturday 12:00 noon – 8:00 p.m. Pacific / 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm Eastern.

ABOUT LATHAM & WATKINS 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.

ABOUT THE ROLE As a GloDOCS Proofreader, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of department work product, including revisions, original input, conversions, and tables of authorities.  The Proofreader also checks grammar, syntax, spelling, style, and formatting in assigned documents, and recommends changes to ensure clarity. Other key responsibilities include:

• Proofreading department work product for accuracy
• Examining documents for correct and consistent formatting
• Proofreading documents for adherence to L&W house style
• Suggesting alternatives to incorrect grammar and awkward syntax
• Proofreading tables of authorities for accuracy and format

ABOUT YOU We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess an advanced knowledge and correct application of proofreading symbols
• Demonstrate the ability to edit legal documents
• Have excellent communication skills, both oral and written; have excellent language skills, including reading, grammar, spelling, and vocabulary

And have:

• A High School Diploma or GED, with a Bachelor’s degree in English or related field
• A minimum of four (4) years proofreading experience, preferably at a professional services organization

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also receive a generous and competitive total compensation package. The salary range for this role is $65,000 - $78,000 and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and location. Discretionary bonuses may be awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance — and profit-sharing partnership contributions to 401(k) accounts may be given based on firm performance.

Latham's comprehensive and best-in-class benefits support employees through every stage of life:

• Healthcare, dental, and vision plans
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Generous 401(k) plan and firm-paid basic life and disability insurance
• Extensive resources for parents and caregivers
• Family building and fertility resources
• And much more!

In addition, employees receive:

• 10 paid holidays per year and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Ongoing professional development and career support, including bespoke training and leadership development programs, firm-paid access to LinkedIn Learning courses, and career coaching.
• Peer networking, mentoring, and professional support through our eight global staff affinity groups

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity, pro bono work and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.

Latham & Watkins LLP is committed to protecting the health and well-being of our employees and partners, their families, and members of our community against COVID-19. Accordingly, the Firm requires all partners and employees based in the United States to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.   Employees must present proof of full COVID-19 vaccination at the time that a conditional offer of employment is made. This policy is mandatory except for employees with a documented legally permissible exemption for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

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