Senior Proofreader (1st Shift Tuesday - Saturday 7am - 4pm)

RR Donnelley; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

RR Donnelley is seeking a Senior Proofreader for the 1st shift (Tue-Sat, 7am-4pm) in a full-time role within the Legal & Document Processing department. You will perform proofreading on complex legal documents, correct errors, and ensure quality against markups while coordinating workflow with the team.

A strong eye for detail and 3+ years in a related setting are expected. Proficiency in MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint is desirable, with the ability to meet strict deadlines and handle confidential

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or equivalent required. Higher education preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in legal, banking, or large corporate environments.
• Strong grammar and composition skills essential for editing.
• English, journalism, or proofreading background advantageous.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint desirable.
• Ability to work fast, independently or with a team, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Proofread according to established policies and procedures.
• Identify and correct spelling, grammar, and verbiage in complex legal documents.
• Check corrected proofs against markups for quality assurance.
• Oversee proofreading assignments and coordinate workflow within the team.
• Produce, review, and deliver work on contracted deadlines.

Skills

Grammar & Style

Editing

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Proofreader (1st Shift Tuesday - Saturday 7am - 4pm)

• Full-time
• Department: Legal & Document Processing
• Shift: Day Swing Shift
• Compensation: USD 19.57 - USD 27.74 - hourly

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 duties

(* denotes an “essential function”)

• Perform work in proofreading according to established policies and procedures
• Identify and correct spelling, grammar, and verbiage errors in complex legal documents
• Check corrected proofs of legal documents against mark-up for comparison and quality assurance
• Detect formatting and compositional errors in documents, work independently or with appropriate colleagues to correct, as required
• Oversee proofreading assignments, coordinates workflow or intake of proofreading assignments within team
• Troubleshoot more complex requests, along with software or hardware problems
• Utilize appropriate logs and/or tracking software for all assigned work
• Meet contracted deadlines for accepting, completing, and delivering all work
• Communicate with peers, supervisor or client on job or deadline issues
• Help foster a proactive environment of continuous service enhancement and relationship building with the client
• Handle sensitive and/or confidential documents and information
• Perform Quality Assurance on work of others
• Train more junior staff members
• Assist Document Services or peer teams with document production and preparation, as needed
• Complete other tasks and assignments as assigned by management
• Interact with clients in person, over the phone or electronically
• Adhere to Williams Lea policies in addition to client site policies
• Use equipment and supplies in a cost-efficient manner
• The salary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $19.57-27.74/ hour.

Job qualifications

Highschool diploma or equivalent required. Higher level education preferred or equivalent work experience

Minimum 3 years’ experience preferably in a legal, banking or large corporate environment

Strong in grammar and composition rules required for editing and proofreading

English, journalism, proofreading experience preferred

Advanced 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, working both independently and collaboratively

Ability to prioritize work, balance projects and meet deadlines in a timely manner

Strong attention to detail with good organizational skills and emphasis on accuracy and quality

Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential documents and information

Ability to make independent decisions that conform to business needs and policy

Ability to troubleshoot more complex or advanced tasks, equipment, or software concerns on own; understands when to elevate a problem to a supervisory level

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including professional telephone and email etiquette in the face of immediate deadlines and pressure

Must be self-motivated with positive can-do attitude

Proven customer service skills are required to create, maintain and enhance customer relationships

Must be able to interact effectively with multi-functional and diverse backgrounds

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.

At RRD, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools during interviews to ensure an authentic and secure experience. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain a transparent and equitable hiring process.

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