Description
Can you spot what others miss? Your legal precision powers trust—wherever you are.
Shape Clarity, One Word at a Time
You know the difference between a contract that's watertight and one that springs leaks. Every comma, clause, and signature line matters. As a remote legal proofreader, your meticulous review turns complex legalese into clear, accurate agreements. When your edits land, our clients sleep better—knowing the sharpest eyes in the business protect their interests.
Your Impact, Felt in Every Document
A misplaced word can cost millions. But when you’re on the job, even the subtlest details get their due. Your line-by-line review will safeguard mergers, protect client confidentiality, and elevate everything from NDAs to licensing agreements. It’s not just about finding errors—it’s about building confidence at scale, across jurisdictions and industries.
What You'll Accomplish
- Transform jargon-laden drafts into concise, readable contracts that clients actually understand.
- Flag inconsistencies, omissions, and ambiguities—then work with legal counsel to resolve them, ensuring documents withstand real-world scrutiny.
- Verify legal citations, statutory references, and cross-referenced exhibits to guarantee nothing’s left to chance.
- Shape onboarding and closing processes for clients, making every legal touchpoint frictionless and transparent.
- Collaborate with legal teams and paralegals over Zoom, Slack, and shared document platforms, turning group edits into streamlined, mistake-free documents.
- Document your process—every annotation and correction—so teams learn from your precision and avoid future pitfalls.
- Your edits will power deals, drive compliance, and safeguard intellectual property from the very first draft.
The Tools You’ll Use—and the Autonomy You’ll Love
Forget micromanagement. We trust you to drive meaningful change, not just follow checklists. Our remote-first workflow means you’ll shape your day to fit your focus. Our cloud-based tools—Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat Pro, DocuSign—keep everything connected and audit-ready. And our legal project management suite ensures you’re never chasing down a version or deadline.
How We Work, Wherever You Are
We move quickly, but you’ll always have the space to focus deeply. Our collaboration stack includes Microsoft Teams for real-time questions, Google Docs for version tracking, and shared drives for seamless handoffs. Everyone respects your deep work—so you’ll rarely be pulled into calls that don’t add value. And when a major closing is on the line, the team rallies to support your precision, not rush it.
What Sets You Apart
You’re the type who reads between the lines—and between those, too. Legal proofing isn’t just about spotting typos; it’s about seeing the risks that others don’t. You simplify complex language for clients and colleagues, whether it’s over Zoom or inside a comment bubble. Confidentiality and discretion aren’t just policies for you—they’re personal standards.
A Story from the Desk
Last quarter, a Fortune 500 client sent over a 50-page licensing agreement, confident it was ironclad. You flagged three cross-references that, if missed, would have left a multi-million dollar gap. Legal counsel called your attention to the detail as “career-saving.” That’s what your work means here: real-world impact, not just tracked changes.
Growth and Mastery
This isn’t a stepping stone—it’s a career with room to grow. You'll shape best practices, influence document standards across the company, and have a say in our remote workflow improvements. Expect to learn from attorneys at the top of their fields and stay sharp with ongoing legal education resources. You’ll leave your mark on the team’s approach—and have the autonomy to pursue certifications that matter to you.
The Qualities You Bring
- You turn dense language into clarity, making even the most complex contracts readable without compromising precision.
- Spotting misplaced clauses or contradictory terms comes naturally to you.
- You’re comfortable working independently in a fully remote legal environment and keeping deadlines across time zones.
- Confidentiality, discretion, and uncompromising ethics are your signature.
- Legal research tools, citation checking software, and document version control aren’t just in your toolkit—they’re part of your workflow.
- You’re comfortable giving and receiving feedback with attorneys, clients, and peers—because every document deserves its best version.
The Rewards
- Annual salary: $57,520, paid promptly and predictably.
- True work-from-anywhere freedom—with a supportive team that values results, not hours online.
- Opportunities for growth through mentorship, ongoing learning, and leadership on high-stakes projects.
- A voice in shaping how remote legal teams operate for years to come.
- The satisfaction of knowing your work keeps clients protected, deals moving, and legal teams running at their best.
Ready to Redefine Legal Proofreading?
If you see what others miss—and care enough to make it right—this is your invitation. Let’s build clarity, trust, and airtight agreements together, from wherever you are. If you’re ready to make an impact from day one, we’re ready to meet you.