Legal Proofreader - 3rd Shift (Hybrid)

RR Donnelley & Sons•Phoenix, AZ

55d•$18•Hybrid

About The Position

RR Donnelley is looking to add a Legal Proofreader to their 3rd Shift team! 3rd Shift Schedule is Sunday-Thursday; 11pm-7:30am This role is eligible for $3/hour shift differential. In this role, you will:

Requirements

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

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