Legal Proofreader

RR Donnelley • Wheeling, WV

2d

About The Position

The Legal Proofreader reviews complex legal documents for spelling, grammar, verbiage, formatting, and compositional errors. The role checks corrected proofs against mark-ups for comparison and quality assurance, and assists the Document Services team with document production and preparation as needed. The position handles sensitive and confidential information and communicates with the manager and client about job or deadline issues. The schedule is 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, identified as first shift.

Requirements

• At least one year of proofreading experience; experience in a legal, banking, or large corporate environment is preferred.
• Equivalent work experience is required if the candidate does not have a bachelor's degree.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Strong attention to detail, with emphasis on accuracy and quality.
• Ability to prioritize work while balancing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential documents and information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including professional communication.
• Self-motivated, positive attitude.
• Proven customer service skills to create, maintain, and enhance customer relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in English or Journalism.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of a legal timekeeping or job-tracking system.

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-ups 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 the manager and client about job or deadline issues.
• Adhere to Williams Lea and client-site policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Employer and partner discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level