Legal Proofreader: Precision for Complex Documents

RR Donnelley; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

RR Donnelley is seeking a Proofreader to review legal documents for grammar and clarity. You will identify errors, correct verbiage, and ensure consistency with markups while supporting a busy Document Services team.

The role requires strong attention to detail, solid communication skills, and the ability to handle confidential information in a fast-paced environment. On-site shifts are provided with standard business hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English/Journalism preferred or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum 1 year proofreading experience, preferably in legal/banking/large corporate environment.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of a legal timekeeping or job tracking system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and correct spelling, grammar, and verbiage errors in complex legal documents.
• Detect formatting and compositional errors in documents.
• Check corrected proofs of legal documents against mark-up for comparison and 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

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Journalism

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

RR Donnelley is seeking a Proofreader to review legal documents for grammar and clarity. You will identify errors, correct verbiage, and ensure consistency with markups while supporting a busy Document Services team.

The role requires strong attention to detail, solid communication skills, and the ability to handle confidential information in a fast-paced environment. On-site shifts are provided with standard business hours.