How to become a legal proofreader?

If you want to work as a legal proofreader, you need experience in legal writing. You also need good computer skills and the ability to pay close attention to detail. Your qualifications should include a bachelor’s degree in English, familiarity with standard proofreading symbols, and demonstrable ability to work with long, complex legal documents. Ideally, you should have some knowledge of the industry to which the documents you work on relate, as legal proofreading is highly contextual. Strong communication skills are a must, as is the ability to multi-task and remain calm under pressure. Familiarity with legal timekeeping software and approaches to practice management is also a plus.