Proofreader

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

Job summary

RR Donnelley & Sons is seeking a dedicated Proofreader to review legal documents for grammar and verbiage corrections on-site in Columbus, Ohio. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, ability to prioritize multiple projects, and proficiency with MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint.

You will support the Document Services team, handle confidential materials, and communicate effectively with managers and clients to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English/Journalism preferred or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum (1) year proofreading experience preferably in a 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 in order to create, maintain and enhance customer relationships

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

Proofreading

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Journalism

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Company Description

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry's most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

Job Description

First Shift Options (2)

1. Monday - Friday 8am-5pm; On-Site Tuesday and Thursday
2. Monday - Friday 11am-8pm; On-Site Tuesday and Thursday

The Proofreader position is responsible for reviewing 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 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

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in English/Journalism preferred or equivalent work experience required.

Minimum (1) year proofreading experience preferably in a 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 in order to create, maintain and enhance customer relationships

Additional Information

The salary for this role at the noted RRD location is $16.59/hour to $22.50/hour. Starting pay decisions are determined based on multiple factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, skills, experience, certifications, proficiency, performance, shift, location, and other business needs. Typically, roles follow step progressions to a target rate or set increments over time. Depending on the role, in addition to the hourly rate of pay, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential, call-in, and/or stand-by pay. RRD's benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.

It is the policy of Williams Lea to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity of expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

Williams Lea is a drug-free workplace and performs pre--employment substance abuse testing.

#WLOH:

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

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