Proofreader

RR Donnelley • Columbus, OH

7h • $17 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Proofreader position is responsible for reviewing legal documents for grammar and verbiage corrections. This role operates Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Proofreader will identify and correct spelling, grammar, and verbiage errors in complex legal documents, detect formatting and compositional errors, and check corrected proofs against mark-up for comparison and quality assurance. The role also involves assisting the Document Services team with document production and preparation as needed, handling sensitive and/or confidential documents and information, and communicating with the manager and client on job or deadline issues. Adherence to Williams Lea policy and client site policy is required, along with performing 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

• Intermediate knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint desired.
• Knowledge of a legal timekeeping or job tracking system 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 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

• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• paid time off
• disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• life insurance
• other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
• parental leave
• adoption assistance
• tuition assistance
• employer/partner discounts

What This Job Offers

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