FAST Editor

Stoel Rives LLP

FAST Editor 1 reviewing and editing legal documents for Stoel Rives LLP's firmwide administrative support team. Position involves collaboration, precise editing, and document processing.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $55,000 - $121,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Edit documents for correct grammar (punctuation, spelling, consistency, sense, accuracy, proper wording, format, and style, among other parameters)
use databases including Westlaw, Lexis, and HeinOnline among other resources 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
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
Accurately 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
Prioritize and delegate assignments and manage reservations based on deadlines and staffing during coordinator shift
analyze requests in order to record, monitor, and update reservation requests
negotiate deadlines with attorneys and staff
engage in problem solving and professional communication with requestors if time and staffing constraints occur
escalate concerns or issues to FAST Supervisor on a timely basis

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 where core responsibilities included proofreading, editing and drafting documents, including correspondence, marketing documents/press releases, contracts, technical documents, legal pleadings and expert reports
advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word
intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, iManage, Adobe Acrobat, Litera Compare, Metadata Assistant, Carpe Diem, Lexis, Westlaw, and Drafting Assistant/Deal Proof
expert and fluent in reading, writing, and verbal communication in English

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid family & medical leave
competitive PTO
remote work options
competitive and robust 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

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Hard Skills & Tools

ProofreadingEditingDocument FormattingCitation CheckingMathematical VerificationDocument ComparisonTrack Changes ApplicationRedline ComparisonKnowledge Article CreationDeadline Management

Soft Skills

Professional CommunicationProblem SolvingCollaborationDelegationNegotiation