Legal Proofreader — Precise Editor for Complex Documents

RR Donnelley

Columbus (OH)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 31,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Williams Lea is seeking a Proofreader for an on-site role at the RRD location in Columbus, OH. The position focuses on reviewing legal documents for grammar, spelling, and verbiage corrections, with attention to confidentiality and accuracy.

You will work Monday-Friday with shifts including 8am-5pm or 11am-8pm and on-site Tuesday and Thursday, supporting the Document Services team and ensuring quality across proofs and mark-ups. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in English/Journalism preferred or equivalent work experience required.
Minimum 1 year proofreading experience in legal, banking or large corporate environment.
Intermediate knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint desired.
Knowledge of a legal timekeeping or job tracking system is preferred.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.
Strong attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality.
Ability to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines.
Must have good organizational skills.
Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential documents and information
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing
Must be self-motivated with a positive attitude
Proven customer service skills are required to maintain relationships

Responsibilities

Review legal documents for grammar and verbiage corrections.
Identify and correct spelling, grammar, and verbiage errors in complex legal documents.
Detect formatting and compositional errors in documents.
Check corrected proofs against mark-up for quality assurance.
Assist the Document Services team with document production and preparation as needed.
Handle sensitive and/or confidential documents and information.
Communicate with manager and client on job or deadline issues.
Adhere to Williams Lea policy in addition to client site policy.
Perform other duties as assigned