Proofreader

Shift :  1st shift; Mon - Fri 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The Proofreader position is responsible for reviewing legal documents for grammar and verbiage corrections.

• 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

Qualifications :

Bachelors 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

Additional Information :

The salary for this role at the noted RRD location is $21.25 / hour. Starting pay decisions are determined based on multiple factors including but not limited to relevant education qualifications skills experience certifications proficiency performance shift location and other business needs. Typically roles follow step progressions to a target rate or set increments over time. Depending on the role in addition to the hourly rate of pay the total compensation package may also include overtime shift differential call-in and / or stand-by pay. RRDs 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.

It is the policy of Williams Lea to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color creed religion national origin alienage or citizenship status age sex sexual orientation gender identity of expression marital or domestic / civil partnership status disability veteran status genetic information or any other basis protected by law.

Williams Lea is a drug-free workplace and performs pre employment substance abuse testing.

#WLOH :

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability / veterans

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Proofreading,Adobe Acrobat,Layout Design,Microsoft Word,Windows,Chicago Manual of Style,Copy Editing,AP Style,Transcription,Translation,Copywriting,Writing Skills

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1