Proofreader (Sunday-Thursday 7:00am-4:00pm)

RR Donnelley; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 22,730 - 24,108; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A global business support services firm is seeking a Proofreader to review legal documents for grammar and formatting errors. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree, a minimum of one year of proofreading experience, and strong attention to detail. Responsibilities include checking documents for compliance and assisting with document production. The position offers an hourly wage between $16.50 and $17.50, along with comprehensive benefit offerings, in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year proofreading experience, preferably in legal or corporate environments.
• Strong knowledge of grammar, spelling, and document formatting.

Responsibilities

• Review legal documents for spelling, grammar, and verbiage errors.
• Detect formatting and compositional errors in documents.
• Check corrected proofs against mark-up for quality assurance.
• Assist with document production as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English/Journalism or equivalent work experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Williams Lea by RRD is a global business support services company with a strong legacy—over 200 years of experience delivering world‑class business solutions. We specialize in delivering skilled administrative support, document production, presentation design, and marketing and communications services to leading companies around the world—especially within legal, financial, and professional services industries.

We’re a people‑powered organization. With a presence across North America, the UK, Europe, and Asia Pacific, we have thousands of employees globally, all working together to help our clients operate more efficiently and effectively. Whether it’s supporting law firms with critical document production or helping financial institutions manage high‑volume print and digital communications, we’re the behind‑the‑scenes team making everything run smoothly.

Job Description

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 to create, maintain, and enhance customer relationships.

Additional Information

The salary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $16.50–17.50 per 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 standby pay. RRD’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off; disability insurance; 401(k) with company match; life insurance; other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages; parental leave; adoption assistance; tuition assistance; and employer/partner discounts.

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All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre‑employment background and drug screen.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.