What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Proofreader position at R.R. Donnelley?

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.

Job Description

Shift : Tues - Friday 3pm - 11pm Saturday 2pm - 10pm

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

The rate of pay for this role at the noted location is $17.65 per hour. In addition to base pay, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential, call-in, and stand-by pay. RRD offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, maternity leave, adoption assistance, and employer / partner discounts.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans

Salary : $18

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