Proofreader

RR Donnelley • Columbus, OH

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Proofreader reviews complex legal documents for grammar, wording, formatting, and compositional accuracy. The role also supports document production and preparation, handles sensitive and confidential information, and communicates with managers and clients about job or deadline issues. This is a first-shift, on-site role on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The employee must follow Williams Lea and client-site policies and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least one year of proofreading experience; legal, banking, or large corporate experience is preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is desired.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Strong attention to detail, with emphasis on accuracy and quality.
• Ability to prioritize work and balance 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 with a positive attitude.
• Proven customer service skills to create, maintain, and enhance customer relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in English or Journalism is preferred; equivalent work experience is accepted.
• Knowledge of a legal timekeeping or job tracking system is preferred.
• Proofreading experience in a legal, banking, or large corporate environment is preferred.

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 markup 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 regarding job or deadline issues.
• Adhere to Williams Lea policy and client-site policy.
• 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
• Potential overtime, shift differential, call-in, and/or stand-by pay, depending on the role

What This Job Offers

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