Global Document Specialist

New York, NY, Dallas, TX or Houston, TX

Friday through Tuesday, 12:00 a.m.-7:30 a.m.

Overview

This position is responsible for producing a wide variety of documents, including complex legal documents, exhibits, reports and graph design, using an assortment of software. This position requires strong legal word processing and administrative skills, as well as an ability to perform well under strict deadlines. 

Responsibilities

• Responsible for initial keying, revising, formatting, converting, and producing a wide variety of documents, including letters, complex legal documents with extensive tables, pleadings, define terms, cross referencing (including TOA & TOC), memoranda, reports, and statistical data.
• Must be proficient in converting, editing, and working with pdf files.
• Responsible for proofreading final documents for spelling, correct grammar, and overall accuracy.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate and follow instructions effectively with exemplary courtesy and tact.
• Must be a self-starter who can work effectively independently or on a team with a proven ability to think independently and problem-solve.
• Must be flexible and able to handle changing priorities to support business needs and demands.
• Must have exceptional customer service skills with internal and external clients.
• Must have excellent telephone etiquette, tact, and exemplary conduct in the observance of Firm policies.
• Must maintain and understand confidentiality of the attorney-client relationship.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years directly related experience in a law office required; transactional and litigation experience required; flexibility to work overtime as needed.
• Strong proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Workshare Compare/Delta View and Interwoven (iManage) required.
• Familiar with Visio, Excel, Photoshop, Adobe Professional preferred.
• Must score 60 wpm with a 2% or less error rate on the Firm’s legal typing test and 76% or higher on the Firm’s legal spelling test.