What are the responsibilities and job description for the Word Processor position at AscendHire?
A prestigious midtown law firm, is currently seeking a full-time Word Processing Operator with Edgar experience.
Under the direction of the Document Services Supervisor, the Word Processing Operator will provide general support to the legal, support, and administrative staff in all matters concerning the Document Services Center and document production, and will act as a liaison among the attorneys and the Document Services Center.
Responsibilities include but not limited to
:
Document Servic
es" Input and revise documents from handwritten copy, typed cop
y." Act as a liaison with the attorneys as it pertains to work flow in the evening hour
s." Support the legal, secretarial, and administrative staff in their use of the Firm's document production software, including Microsoft Office Suit
e." Assist in special computer-related projects such as entering information in database
s.
Legal Assista
nce" Transcribe, prepare, and manage corresponden
ce." Photocopy, scan, and fax documen
ts." Draft and edit new business/matter mem
os." Enter and edit attorney time using Elite or similar syst
em." Prepare client billi
ng." Prepare shipping labels ie. Fedex e
tc.
Required Experie
nce:" Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Office 2013 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Pro, Workshare Compare, and Best Author
ity." Speed, accuracy, and expertise in diagnosing and fixing troubled documents, taming complex financial tables, and deciphering hard-to-read handwriting and mark
ups." Three years of experience creating, revising, and turning docume
nts.
Abilities and Skills N
eeded" Three years of experience in law firm environment with Word Proces
sing." Excellent customer-services skills; high motivation l
evel." Strong ability to troubleshoot a wide variety of document-related is
sues." Strong ability to handle multiple demands simultaneously and change course rapidly as priorities ch
ange." Proficiency with proofreading, spelling, punctuation, grammar, and other English-language sk
ills." Good judg
ment." Ability to multitask and prioritize workload, as well as anticipate the needs of assigned attor
neys." Ability to listen actively and to follow complex direct
ions." Strong attention to de
tail." Ability to keep all information confiden
tial.
Education Requi
rementsAssociate degree and/or Word Processing Certificate is strongly pr
eferred
This position is full time Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Candidates should have flexibility to work additional hours as needed including w
eekends.
Reporting Responsibility - Document Services
Salary : $75,000 - $90,000