Proofreader

Company Description

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry’s most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

This position is working second shift, M-F 2:00pm-10:30pm

Job Description

• Proofread complex legal documents to ensure consistency, spelling, dictation, syntax, punctuation, and grammar using the appropriate style (firm style, The Chicago Manual of Style, The Bluebook, and California Style Manual)
• Compare documents word for word against originals to ensure an accurate conversion
• Review cross-references, and defined terms for accuracy and review Table of Authorities for accuracy and style
• Check handwritten revisions/electronic red lines against working draft to ensure all corrections are made accurately
• Conduct separate checks for the format, text accuracy, and statistical data
• Ensure that the content of the document is accurate, clear, and complete and that the material is organized logically
• Use established proofreading marks to note corrections
• Follow established policies and procedures at all times
• Perform additional duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in English/Journalism or 1 years of legal experience preferred
• Knowledge of various style guides (The Chicago Manual of Style, AP Style, The Blue Book, and California Style Manual)
• Intermediate knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite and other core applications preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including expert-level knowledge of the English language, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Proven ability to work through complex legal document markups and instructions in a timely manner to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to prioritize various requests and deadlines simultaneously
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to interact with clients and team members in a professional and respectful manner at all times.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet pressing deadlines
• Familiarity with legal terminology and a variety of citation and brief formants used in legal work preferred
  
  

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans