Proofreader (Sunday-Thursday 7:00am-4:00pm)
About The Position
The Proofreader position is responsible for reviewing legal documents for grammar and verbiage corrections. ( denotes an “essential function”) ■ 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-up 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 manager and client on job or deadline issues. ■ Adhere to Williams Lea policy in addition to client site policy. ■ Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in English/Journalism preferred or equivalent work experience required.
- Minimum (1) year proofreading experience preferably in a legal, banking or large corporate environment
- Intermediate 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.
- Strong attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality.
- Ability to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines.
- Must have good organizational skills
- Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential documents and information
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing
- Must be self-motivated with a positive attitude
- Proven customer service skills are required in order to create, maintain and enhance customer relationships
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in English/Journalism preferred
- Knowledge of a legal timekeeping or job tracking system is preferred.
- Intermediate knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint desired.
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-up 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 manager and client on job or deadline issues.
- Adhere to Williams Lea policy in addition to client site policy.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
