Our client, a global law firm located in the Financial district is seeking a permanent Legal Word Processor for a Hybrid 2nd Shift Monday- Friday 4p-12a.
Position Summary:
Professional Word Processing Specialist with seven to fifteen years of experience preferably in the WP Department of a law firm. This individual should have demonstrated proficiency in document production, understand urgency, be flexible and be able to communicate with all levels at the firm.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities include and are not limited to:
Technical:
turn-around documents and projects accurately and expeditiously
follow Best Practices
QA check own work (no proofreader on staff)
research new projects; create quick guides when new projects warrant it
troubleshoot for self and Users
will be trained to work on projects for other departments
Administrative:
record all activity in the WP Traffic Log (incoming/outgoing work, times worked)
must understand, adhere to protocols, procedures and policies at Firm and Department levels
monitor the WP email production Inbox and Conflicts email production Inbox
prioritize jobs by deadline; negotiate deadlines when necessary
follow delivery and special instructions provided by Users
check the WP Inbox to ensure all requests have been handled (ensure nothing is missed)
flexibility to attend training sessions outside of the regular shift as needed
Position Specific Skills and Requirements
Skills:
typing speed: 75+ wpm with 5 (or fewer) error count
speed and accuracy are of utmost importance. (No proofreaders to check work.)
proficiency in advance features and troubleshooting in the following applications:
o Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Advance functions
o Adobe Acrobat
o OmniPage
o Best Authority
o DocXTools
edit, input, conversion cleanup, format in full (clean up, style, code) documents
transcribe using Philips or typing live dictation
hands-on experience with large documents and projects.
Requirements:
seven to fifteen years of experience as a Word Processor (preferably in a large law firm)
regular attendance and punctuality
overtime and working on some Firm-observed holidays is a job requirement
enthusiastic to learn and accept new responsibilities
Education and General Requirements:
degree and certificates are a plus
seven to fifteen years of hands-on experience as a Word Processor preferably in a law firm.