6 results for Proofreader in Washington, DC

Paralegal We are extending an opportunity to join our team as a Paralegal in McLEAN, Virginia, United States. You will be a key part of our law firm, supporting our attorneys with administrative and legal tasks. Your role will entail processing business transactions, estate planning, and trust and estate administration, ensuring the smooth operation of the legal team. Responsibilities:• Draft, proofread, and edit legal documents, correspondence, and reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance.• Manage and organize trust and estate files, maintaining up-to-date information.• Handle the drafting of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents.• Oversee the probate process, including filing necessary court documents and communicating with executors and beneficiaries.• Assist with business formation tasks, including preparing and filing formation documents.• Support the sale of businesses or mergers by drafting and reviewing contracts and transactional documents.• Coordinate due diligence and closing process for business transactions.• Maintain and update corporate minute books to ensure organized records.• Prepare board of directors and shareholder resolutions, ensuring they align with corporate governance requirements.• Manage corporate filings and ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements.

Paralegal Our client, a prestigious non-profit that was established to advance the civil and human rights of the Jewish people and promote justice for all, is seeking an experienced and talented Litigation Paralegal to join its growing NYC team! The organization engages in research, education and legal advocacy to combat the resurgence of anti-Semitism on college and university campuses, in the workplace, and elsewhere. Are you a Litigation Paralegal with 3+ years of litigation experience who wants to engage in meaningful work? If that sounds like you, please apply today!!! Competitive salary, hybrid schedule, great benefits, and generous time off! Responsibilities:• Responsibilities will include document organization, review all relevant pleadings and documents and entering/updating events in relevant database; file maintenance; preparation for depositions and trials; and typing, formatting, and proofreading a variety of legal correspondence, briefs, motions, and pleadings• Cite-check, proofread, and Bluebook legal documents• Conduct investigative research to gather relevant information for case preparation• Summarize transcripts from depositions, hearings, and other proceedings• Drafting pleadings, motions and appellate documents and filing them with the court• Coordinate and summarize depositions• Conduct legal research and factual investigation• Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses / prepare legal documents and draft communication for supervising lawyer• Perform legal research and collect and summarize relevant case information

Legal Assistant We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join our team in ROCKVILLE, Maryland. As a Legal Assistant, you will be supporting one of our main partners in the law firm. This role is set within the legal industry and offers an exciting opportunity. Responsibilities:• Manage case files effectively, ensuring accurate documentation and organization• Assist with dictation tasks as required• Support document management including filing, archiving, and retrieving documents as needed• Proofread and edit documents to ensure accuracy and clarity• Schedule appointments, meetings, and manage calendars for the main partners• Use Case Management Software to track and manage cases• Administer claims and handle billing functions as needed• Provide support in Personal Injury Litigation and Personal Injury Law• Leverage your experience in Litigation - Civil and general Litigation Experience For immediate and confidential consideration, please e-mail your resume directly to Vice President of Permanent Placement, Anne-Laure McGrory at anne-laure [dot] mcgrory [at] roberthalf [dot] [com].

Administrative Assistant We are offering a short term contract employment opportunity for an Administrative Assistant in the non-profit sector located in Washington, District of Columbia. This role involves providing comprehensive administrative support, managing correspondence, and catering to customer inquiries within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Serve as the first point of contact for visitors and guests, ensuring a warm and welcoming atmosphere • Efficiently handle incoming calls, directing them to the appropriate parties and managing inquiries via phone, email, or in-person • Assist the Executive Assistant with various administrative tasks, ensuring smooth operations • Manage incoming correspondence, prioritizing and preparing them for distribution, and proofread emails, memos, reports, and other documents for accuracy and professionalism • Coordinate on-site events, including space reservation, catering arrangements, technology requirements, and meeting supplies • Maintain outgoing mail procedures, including mail posting and postage fund management • Ensure the security of the premises by adhering to procedures and managing visitor badges • Oversee maintenance, supply management, and appearance of the office space • Handle supply orders as needed, including specialty items upon request • Facilitate invoice processing and credit card reconciliation for the office • Utilize a range of school-related and office-related software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Docs.

Legal Secretary Robert Half is seeking a skilled Legal Secretary with Civil Litigation experience for a contract to hire position with a respected firm in Baltimore, Maryland. If you are detail-oriented, experienced in litigation, and ready to hit the ground running in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply! Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide administrative and secretarial support to attorneys in civil litigation matters.</li><li>Prepare and revise legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.</li><li>Manage case files, including electronic filing (e-filing) for Maryland court systems.</li><li>Coordinate schedules, maintain calendars, and arrange meetings and court appearances.</li><li>Ensure timely communications with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel.</li><li>Proofread and format documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.</li></ul>If interested please reach out to Kevin Beres- 410-548-2501 at Robert Half for additional information

Editor We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Editor in Washington, DC. As an Editor, you will be responsible for researching, documenting, and ensuring the accuracy of all editorial material. You will work on department pieces and short features, verify and substantiate all statements of fact, and communicate with subject experts in various fields. This role will be onsite 4 days per week. Responsibilities • Research and document for the accuracy, fairness, and suitability of all editorial content • Work on departments pieces and short features, ensuring they meet the expected quality standards • Verify and substantiate all statements of fact, data, historical information, and identities in both text and captions using reputable sources • Cooperate with other editors, writers, photographers, lawyers, and consultants to produce high-quality content • Communicate with subject experts in private and governmental agencies, academic institutions, and industries to gather necessary information • Identify key issues and factual problems within text and captions, and suggest appropriate corrections • Pay attention to detail, nuance, and implication in all editorial tasks • Anticipate research needs and determine an effective course of action • Stay alert to legal issues such as liability, bias, plagiarism, and copyright issues, ensuring all content is compliant • Use Adobe InCopy, Microsoft Word, and other necessary software proficiently to perform tasks.