The Word Processor works in a team-oriented environment and is responsible for providing first-class legal administrative support to the firm, including attorneys, paralegals, secretaries and others. This individual must make sound judgments handling work and communicating with others.
Primary Responsibilities
- Create, edit, and format documents using a variety of applications.
- Create master captions/Proofs of Service for new matters; and create shells for court filings and responsive shells.
- OCR documents; convert, clean and format documents to/from different file formats.
- Create Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities within existing legal documents, using appropriate formatting, coding, and related software.
- Assist with other projects, including but not limited to time entries, entering expense reimbursements, and opening new matters.
- Assist with Reception coverage as needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Minimum of two years word processing, secretarial or legal administrative experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of litigation life cycle preferred.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Professional or Nuance.
- iManage or other comparable document management system experience preferred.
- Ability to accomplish tasks quickly and thoroughly with a high degree of accuracy and to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work as a productive team member, contributing to the concept of continuous improvement of the department and its service offerings.
Personal Attributes
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Highly self-motivated, self-directed and attentive to detail.
- Flexible and willing to pitch in wherever needed; always reflects a “can do” attitude.
- Maintains an exceptional customer service attitude and demeanor at all times.