Legal Proofreader — Precision Editor for Complex Docs

RRD Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

RRD Company in Columbus, OH is seeking a Proofreader to review and correct grammar and verbiage in complex legal documents. The role is on-site with a first shift, Monday to Friday, 11am–8pm, and on-site Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The position requires attention to detail, ability to handle confidential information, and strong communication skills. A Bachelor’s degree in English/Journalism or equivalent experience is preferred, with 1 year of proofreading experience in corporate settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English/Journalism preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 1 year proofreading experience, preferably in legal, banking, or large corporate environment.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of a legal timekeeping or job tracking system is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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 Document Services with document production as needed.
• Handle sensitive and confidential documents and information.
• Communicate with manager and client regarding deadlines.
• Adhere to company and client site policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English/Journalism

Equivalent work experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

RRD Company in Columbus, OH is seeking a Proofreader to review and correct grammar and verbiage in complex legal documents. The role is on-site with a first shift, Monday to Friday, 11am–8pm, and on-site Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The position requires attention to detail, ability to handle confidential information, and strong communication skills. A Bachelor’s degree in English/Journalism or equivalent experience is preferred, with 1 year of proofreading experience in corporate settings.