Sr. Legal Proofreader - 2nd Shift

RR Donnelley; Arizona; On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

RRD, a leading provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions, seeks a detail-oriented Proofreader to review complex legal documents for accuracy and consistency.

You will compare documents, review cross-references and citations, follow style guides, and ensure clear, complete material while meeting tight deadlines. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a Bachelor's in English/Journalism or one year of legal experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in English/Journalism or 1 year of legal experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Chicago/TM Style, AP Style, The Bluebook, and California Style Manual.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; English grammar, spelling, and punctuation expert.

Responsibilities

• Proofread complex legal documents to ensure consistency, spelling, dictation, syntax, punctuation, and grammar using the appropriate style (firm style, The Chicago Manual of Style, The Bluebook, and California Style Manual)
• Compare documents word for word against originals to ensure an accurate conversion
• Review cross-references, and defined terms for accuracy and review Table of Authorities for accuracy and style
• Check handwritten revisions/electronic red lines against working draft to ensure all corrections are made accurately
• Conduct separate checks for the format, text accuracy, and statistical data
• Ensure that the content of the document is accurate, clear, and complete and that the material is organized logically
• Use established proofreading marks to note corrections
• Follow established policies and procedures at all times
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Proofreading

Legal document review

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in English/Journalism or 1 year legal experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job 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.

Monday-Friday 3pm-11:30pm

Responsibilities Include:

• Proofread complex legal documents to ensure consistency, spelling, dictation, syntax, punctuation, and grammar using the appropriate style (firm style, The Chicago Manual of Style, The Bluebook, and California Style Manual)
• Compare documents word for word against originals to ensure an accurate conversion
• Review cross-references, and defined terms for accuracy and review Table of Authorities for accuracy and style
• Check handwritten revisions/electronic red lines against working draft to ensure all corrections are made accurately
• Conduct separate checks for the format, text accuracy, and statistical data
• Ensure that the content of the document is accurate, clear, and complete and that the material is organized logically
• Use established proofreading marks to note corrections
• Follow established policies and procedures at all times
• Perform additional duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in English/Journalism or 1 years of legal experience preferred
• Knowledge of various style guides (The Chicago Manual of Style, AP Style, The Blue Book, and California Style Manual)
• Intermediate knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite and other core applications preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including expert-level knowledge of the English language, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Proven ability to work through complex legal document markups and instructions in a timely manner to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to prioritize various requests and deadlines simultaneously
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to interact with clients and team members in a professional and respectful manner at all times.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet pressing deadlines
• Familiarity with legal terminology and a variety of citation and brief formants used in legal work preferred

The rate of pay for this role at the noted RRD location is $23.08 / hour. Typicaly, 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.

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RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

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