Legal Reports Proofreader

Do you enjoy spelling, grammar and numeracy?

Do you love reading books?

Are you good at finding spelling mistakes and grammatical errors in written work?

If you attended Uni - did you love doing your dissertation?

Would you be happy to work in a family run, office based business?

**Position: Legal Reports Proof reader**

Somek & Associates Limited (S&A) is a small family business whose main function is to provide expert medical witnesses who produce professional reports for the Claimant or the Defendant in medico-legal cases.

**Hours**:Full-time Permanent (Monday to Friday)

9am to 5.30pm (including 1 hour break) for full time colleagues

**Location**:S&A Office, 9 Chess Business Park, Moor Road,

Chesham HP5 1SD

**Accountable to**:Team Leader (Reports)

**The key task of this role is to process medico-legal reports and related documents that have been written by expert witnesses. This involves in-depth proof reading, correction of grammar/spelling, checking for report consistency, formatting, and the creation of costing tables using an excel spreadsheet.**

The Legal Reports proof reader will need to be articulate, have excellent communication skills at a senior level, be reliable, and able to use own initiative whilst also working as part of a small team. This role will also require the ability to work under pressure as well as being able to deliver and complete tasks to strict deadlines.

At times, the Legal Reports proof reader may be required to assist in other S&A functions.

**Essential Skills**

Excellent proof-reading skills (fast but thorough, accurate, with good concentration) with a keen eye for detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Conscientious and well organised with good presentation skills (i.e. written)

Good telephone manner
Excellent numeracy
Computer literate in the use of Microsoft Office (Windows, Word, Outlook & Excel) as well as good keyboard skills
Ability to use a database
General administrative skills
Able to use own initiative and display a courteous and professional manner at all times
Able to work under pressure and deliver to deadlines
Able to work well as part of small team

**Desirable Skills**

Previous experience of proof reading

Experience with data entry / using a database

Numerical / accounting experience

**Qualifications**

Applicants should preferably be **Graduates **(English or other essay based degree) or have **significant relevant experience.**

**English and Maths must have been attained to GCSE Grade A-C minimum, or equivalent**

**Notes**

**Confidentiality**
The nature of the work of Somek and Associates is highly confidential and the post holder will be expected to maintain full confidence.

**All staff are part of the “Somek team” and may be required to assist any other team members when required and agreed with team leaders or their managers.**

**Somek and Associates - Our Core Values**

1. We value working within a supportive, inclusive environment that demonstrates kindness, caring and respect.

2. We value high standards and providing an excellent, consistent quality service.

3. We value and are proud of our excellent reputation with our clients and associates.

4. We value our team spirit which recognizes, supports, challenges and appreciates each person and their unique contribution.

5. We value our own and our organization’s development and growth.

**Salary**: From £23,000 per year - depending on experience

**Please note - this is not a legal role and is not suitable for applicants who are looking for a route into the legal profession**
- Hybrid working scheme after a qualifying period

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Proofreading: 1 year (preferred)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From £23,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Chesham, HP5 1SD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location