Evening Legal Proofreader — Precise, Fast, Detail-Driven

RR Donnelley; Phoenix (AZ); Sur place; USD 46 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Résumé du poste

RRD is seeking a detail‑oriented legal proofreader to join our Phoenix area team. This full‑time role runs Monday–Friday, 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm, and involves meticulous proofreading of complex legal documents for spelling, punctuation, and style accuracy across multiple guides.

You will compare originals to conversions, verify cross‑references and citations, and ensure content is clear, complete, and well organized under tight deadlines while maintaining professional communication with clients and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in English/Journalism or 1 years of legal experience preferred
• Knowledge of various style guides (The Chicago Manual of Style, AP Style, The Blue Book, and California Style Manual)
• Intermediate knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite and other core applications preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including expert-level knowledge of the English language, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Proven ability to work through complex legal document markups and instructions in a timely manner to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to prioritize various requests and deadlines simultaneously
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to interact with clients and team members in a professional and respectful manner at all times.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet pressing deadlines
• Familiarity with legal terminology and a variety of citation and brief formants used in legal work preferred

Responsabilités

• Proofread complex legal documents to ensure consistency, spelling, dictation, syntax, punctuation, and grammar using the appropriate style (firm style, The Chicago Manual of Style, The Bluebook, and California Style Manual)
• Compare documents word for word against originals to ensure an accurate conversion
• Review cross-references, and defined terms for accuracy and review Table of Authorities for accuracy and style
• Check handwritten revisions/electronic red lines against working draft to ensure all corrections are made accurately
• Conduct separate checks for the format, text accuracy, and statistical data
• Ensure that the content of the document is accurate, clear, and complete and that the material is organized logically
• Use established proofreading marks to note corrections
• Follow established policies and procedures at all times
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Connaissances

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Legal terminology

Time management

Client interaction

Professionalism

Formation

Bachelor's degree in English/Journalism

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

RRD is seeking a detail‑oriented legal proofreader to join our Phoenix area team. This full‑time role runs Monday–Friday, 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm, and involves meticulous proofreading of complex legal documents for spelling, punctuation, and style accuracy across multiple guides.

You will compare originals to conversions, verify cross‑references and citations, and ensure content is clear, complete, and well organized under tight deadlines while maintaining professional communication with clients and