Legal Reports Proofreader

4 days ago

Chesham, United Kingdom Somek & Associates Full time

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 like to work in a family run, office based business?

**Overview of Somek & Associates**

Somek& Associates limited (S&A) is part of the Frenkel Topping Group.

S&A’s main function is to provide expert witnesses and professional reports for medico-legal purposes. S&A also provide training services for NHS and private sector health services.

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

9am to 5.30pm (including 1 hour break)

**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. The reports are either Liability (where does the blame lie) or Quantum (what does restitution look like). The role involves in-depth proofreading, correction of grammar/spelling, checking for report consistency, formatting, and the creation of costing tables using an Excel spreadsheet to ensure that all reports meet the house style criteria.**

**It is expected that after full training, the Proofreader will be proficient with both Liability and Quantum reports.**

The Proofreader will need to be articulate, have excellent communication skills at a senior level, be reliable, and be 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.

**Essential Skills**

Excellent proofreading skills (fast but thorough, accurate, with good concentration), with a keen eye for detail and consistency

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent spelling, grammar, and punctuation

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

Good telephone manner

Strong level of numeracy (incl. numerical reasoning skills)

Able to interpret written information and translate it into figures/costs using Excel

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Windows, Word, Outlook & Excel) as well as good keyboard skills

Ability to (learn 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

Able to work well as part of small team

**Desirable Skills**

Previous experience proofreading or within the medico-legal or healthcare professions would be advantageous.

Experience with data entry/using a database.

**Qualifications**

Applicants should be **Graduates **(English Language or Literature preferred)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 colleagues are part of the Somek team and may be required to assist any other team members.**

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

**Salary**: From £24,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

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

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Work Location: One location

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