RRD is hiring a Remote Narrative Proofreader (Legal Services) to ensure all aspects of accuracy and consistency in legal billing narratives. This role acts as an advisor, independently assessing billing entries and establishing relationships with law firm contributors to ensure compliance with Outside Counsel Guidelines.
What You'll Do
- Proofread complex legal billing narratives for consistency, spelling, dictation, syntax, punctuation, and grammar.
- Review and edit time entries to ensure proper coding, billing rates, compliance with OCG (Outside Client Guidelines), and identification of missing time.
- Proactively follow-up with timekeepers and their assistants when necessary.
- Ensure client-specific needs are met while confirming internal firm policies and procedures are appropriately implemented.
- Compare documents against originals to ensure accurate translation.
- Review cross references and defined terms for accuracy.
- Check handwritten revisions and electronic red lines against working drafts to ensure all corrections are made accurately.
- Conduct separate checks for format, text accuracy, and statistical data.
- Ensure invoice content is accurate, clear, complete, and organized logically.
- Communicate with law firms and clients to ensure consistency, accuracy, and speed in the billing process.
What We're Looking For
- Associate or bachelor’s degree with concentration in English, Business, Finance, or related discipline. Commensurate experience may be considered in lieu of education.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Minimum four years of billing experience in a law-firm or professional organization strongly recommended, or three plus years of legal proofreading experience highly preferred.
- Familiarity with legal terminology and a variety of document formats used in legal work.
- Ability to multitask and meet stringent deadlines.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment while taking ownership for individual assignments.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Aderant or Elite/Elite 3E and/or business intelligence products strongly preferred.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office
- Aderant
- Elite/Elite 3E
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $25 to $28/hour
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
- Parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Tuition assistance
- Employer/partner discounts
Work Mode
This is a fully remote position.
RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
