Editor 1

Role Description

This position is an Editor on the Firmwide Administrative Support Team (FAST) and reports to the FAST Supervisor.

• Editing:
  • Edit documents for correct grammar (punctuation, spelling, consistency, sense, accuracy, proper wording, format, and style).
  • Use databases including Westlaw, Lexis, and HeinOnline to cite check.
  • Consistently apply business style and appropriate legal, local court/agency, and/or academic citation styles.
  • Manually compare documents character by character.
  • Compare patent applications against published U.S. Patent & Trademark Office versions and produce corrections sheet.
  • Verify mathematical calculations.
  • Check defined terms and cross-references for accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
  • Verify references to legal and other authorities and edit for accuracy, sense, and proper format.
  • Review and update tables of authority for accuracy and consistency using software such as Best Authority.
• Document Processing:
  • Revise and format documents, apply track changes, and navigate and apply automatic numbering and styles.
  • Compare documents and produce redline or other comparisons.
  • Save and retrieve documents from document management system.
• Timekeeping:
  • Accurately track and record time in Firm timekeeping software.
• Teamwork:
  • Accurately and consistently track and report work assignments through ticketing system.
  • Communicate and collaborate with team regarding workload and availability.
  • Provide coverage for FAST members during times of need.
  • Produce consistently accurate and high-quality work product to Firm and department service level standards.
  • Contribute to improvements in efficiency and quality of work.
  • Create and update knowledge articles, editing guides, and internal style sheets.
• Workflow Coordination:
  • Prioritize and delegate assignments and manage reservations based on deadlines and staffing.
  • Carefully analyze requests to record, monitor, and update reservation requests.
  • Negotiate deadlines with attorneys and staff.
  • Engage in problem solving and prompt professional communication with requestors.
  • Escalate concerns or issues to FAST Supervisor on a timely basis.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, or related field required.
• At least three years of relevant experience in a deadline-oriented environment with an academic, technical, or legal organization.
• Core responsibilities included proofreading, editing, and drafting documents.
• A deep appreciation of precise language, organized process, mental stamina, and the ability to consistently apply rules of grammar and citation in different contexts.

Requirements

• Keep personally identifiable information, personal health information, and attorney-client privileged information confidential.
• Comply with Firm policies and ethics rules.
• Prioritize daily responsibilities and special projects and readjust as priorities change.
• Coordinate resources to meet deadlines.
• Perform multiple tasks in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Maintain a calm, courteous, and professional demeanor at all times.
• Be a constant learner, flexible, proactive, efficient, and resourceful.
• Take initiative and follow through.
• Work independently and in an interactive team environment.
• Have prompt, regular, and predictable attendance.
• Have expert organizational, grammar, and editing skills and high attention to detail.
• Have outstanding interpersonal and client service skills.
• Have clear, effective, and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Be expert and fluent in reading, writing, and verbal communication in English.
• Be able to understand, track complex grammar and organization, and accurately read and edit lengthy and/or complex legal documents within time constraints.

Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $55,000 - $121,000; however, the base compensation presented to a candidate may vary based on skills and overall experience.
• Annual discretionary bonus and rich benefits offerings.
• Paid family & medical leave.
• Competitive PTO and remote work options.
• Medical, dental, vision, life long-term disability, AD&D, EAP, FSA, and Voluntary Life, ADD, and LTC options.
• Generous firm-contributed health savings account.
• Pre-tax transportation/parking plan including an employer monthly subsidy of $100 for individuals who work 3+ days/week in the office.
• Annual contribution into the employee's retirement plan.

Company Description

This position is non-exempt and the hours are Monday - Friday, 12:00pm - 8:00pm Pacific Time for a standard work schedule of 37.5 hours per week. Occasional holiday and weekend coverage required. Overtime may be required on occasion and this position is eligible for overtime compensation. This position is remote but may require occasional on-site work.