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[full-time] Proofreaders at Exigent

2010-09-02 19:37:50

Location: South Africa
Description:

Exigent, an international document production and legal processing firm, is looking for skilled Proofreaders to join the team. The company delivers fully proofread and researched transcripts of legal documentation for clients in Australia and the UK. We work along side some of the top global law firms and offer a great environment for skilled Proofreaders to use their talents.

Our level of service to new and existing international clients is under increasing demand and rapid expansion plans present exciting opportunities for career progression. If you are an ambitious, team spirited candidate who wants to progress and build a career we offer progression to the position of team leader and manager.

The responsibilities of the job include:

• Proofreading manuscript and audio legal documents for accuracy of typing, consistency of format and layout, consistency of defined terms, adherence to house style, sense, clarity of English; all to tight deadlines.
• Making sensible and pragmatic judgement calls on when to suggest improvements to wording.
• Performing a range of services – full reads, part reads, read throughs, comparisons – to client expectations.
• Communicating with the client to ascertain instructions and update on progress of deadlines.
• Producing clear, legible hard copy mark-ups (where applicable) using a specific set of markings.
• Adhering to internal processes and procedures.
• Working as part of a team to ensure delivery of a consistently high quality service according to clients deadline requirements

The ideal candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Excellent command of the English language
• A keen eye for detail
• Ability to work with different accents
• Ablility to work in an deadline driven environment with the flexibility to change priorities as necessary
• A willingness to develop new skills
• Good working knowledge of MS Office
• Ability to proofread and amend legal documentation that has been audio typed
• Ability to proofread manuscript amended documents
• Good typing skills
• Common sense and initiative
• Work independently as well as part of a team
• Experience working in a client orientated environment
• Experience in a legal environment would be advantageous, however full training will be given

Working hours: Our organization responds to the needs of our clients. Our working hours are Monday to Friday 8:00am to 12:30am with a selection of day and night shifts available.

If you are interested in this opportunity please forward your CV and covering letter to recruitment@exigentgroup.co.za or fax to 086 590 2728.

Please ensure that the title “Proofreader/Quality Checker” is included in your covering letter as well as details of your shift requirements.

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[full-time] Legal Document Technicians at Exigent

2010-08-05 21:16:17

Location: South Africa
Description:

LEGAL DOCUMENT TECHNICIANS

Exigent, an international document production and legal processing firm, is looking for skilled Document Technicians to join the team. The company delivers fully proofread and researched transcripts of legal documentation for clients in Australia and the UK. We work along side some of the top global law firms and offer a great environment for skilled legal secretarial and document production staff to use their talents.

The responsibilities of the job include:
•Audio typing legal documents; copy typing and amending marked up documents as per lawyer’s specifications.
•Crafting work to a high standard and ensuring house-styles and client guidelines are followed.
•Completing research as necessary to ensure accuracy of documents.
•Ensuring all work is correctly processed via the internal workflow system and recording time accurately.
•Utilizing a variety of software programmes to complete work efficiently.
•Working closely with team leaders and proof readers to ensure that clients receive a high level of service.

Ideal candidates will have the following:
•Excellent typing skills of at least 50 wpm
•Ability to work with complicated hand amended documents
•Good working knowledge of MS Office specifically advanced MS Word functions
•Strong IT skills and ability to work with different IT programmes
•Secretarial/administrative background
•Ability to work with different accents
•Excellent command of the English language including advanced grammatical skills.
•Common sense and ability to use initiative
•Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
•Experience in a legal environment would be advantageous

Working hours:
Our organization responds to the needs of our clients. Our offices are open Monday to Friday 8:00am to 12:30am with a variety of shifts and flexible work patterns available.

To apply please send your CV to recruitment@exigentgroup.co.za
or fax 021 421-6937
For enquiries, please contact us on 021 421 6891

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[full-time] Group Head of Legal - Global Pharma. Company at Spice Consulting

2009-09-23 14:27:02

Location:
Description:

Education/ Qualifications and Experience:

- Post graduate degree – LLB – Admitted Atorney or Advocate – Membership of corporate body (Law Society of SA OR membership of corporate Lawer Association of SA) – Minimum of 6 years post admission experience in a commercial legal environment or commercial corporate environment – Sound Management Skills are a necessity – Sound Commercial Knowledge and experience is a necessity

Purpose:

Overseeing Global Legal service of the company, including: – Global Management and coordination company legal counsel and legal dept. – Global Management and oversight of Company contractual Matrix – Global Management and oversight of Company Legal Compliance – Global Management and strategic Determination of Company litigation.

Negotiating and drafting of complex multi-territorial and multi-disciplinary agreements

Global Management and administration of Company’s intellectual property

Liasing with global advisors on tax, regularoty and other aspects

Management of approved budgets for company legal dept.

Advising on matters of corporate law, corporate governance, accountability and statutes and regulations

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