Legislative Proofreader: Precise, High-Volume Publisher

State-of-Iow; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS pension plan

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time, holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The Legislative Services Agency in Des Moines, Iowa invites applications for a full-time Proofreader. The successful candidate will proofread a wide range of legal and fiscal documents, read aloud in pairs, and adhere to multiple style guides with accuracy and confidentiality.

Starting annual salary is $41,267, with paid vacation, sick time, holidays, IPERS retirement, health and dental benefits, and flexible spending accounts. Overtime may be required during sessions.

Qualifications

• Excellent English grammar and spelling; read aloud clearly.
• College degree required; proofreading experience preferred.
• Operate PC and basic database/file management software.

Responsibilities

• Proofread legal and fiscal documents, read aloud, and adhere to style guides.
• Work with others under deadlines; maintain confidentiality.
• Perform high-volume, high-quality proofreading during sessions.

Skills

Excellent English grammar and spelling

Attention to detail

Typing/keyboarding

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

College degree

Tools

Basic database software

File management systems

Job description

The Legislative Services Agency in Des Moines, Iowa invites applications for a full-time Proofreader. The successful candidate will proofread a wide range of legal and fiscal documents, read aloud in pairs, and adhere to multiple style guides with accuracy and confidentiality.

Starting annual salary is $41,267, with paid vacation, sick time, holidays, IPERS retirement, health and dental benefits, and flexible spending accounts. Overtime may be required during sessions.