Legal Proofreader - 2nd Shift (hybrid)

R.R. Donnelley & Sons

Phoenix, AZ, United States
$17.65 / hour; not specified; medical, dental, + v...
On-site
Legal document proofreading
Style guide adherence
Word-for-word document comparison
Proofread complex legal documents ensuring precision in spelling, grammar, and syntax using various style guides

Job Summary

  • Proofread complex legal documents ensuring precision in spelling, grammar, and syntax using various style guides.
  • Compare documents word-for-word against originals and review handwritten revisions to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • This hybrid role offers a competitive hourly rate, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for step progressions.

Matching Summary

Proofread complex legal documents ensuring precision in spelling, grammar, and syntax using various style guides.

Salary

$17.65 / hour; Not specified; 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.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Legal document proofreading
  • Style guide adherence
  • Word-for-word document comparison
  • Correction mark usage
  • Fast-paced environment

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for written word
  • Love of deep focus
  • Storyteller or scholar mindset

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Bachelor's degree in English/Journalism or 1 year legal experience preferred
  • Knowledge of style guides (Chicago Manual of Style, AP Style, The Blue Book, California Style Manual)
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite knowledge
  • Extensive experience in Editing, Writing, English Literature, Journalism

Work Rights

Not specified

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