Word Processor

Legal Word Processor

Tampa, FL 33629

Job Type: Full-Time, W-2, Direct-Hire, Non-Exempt

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

On-Site for 90 Days of Successful Onboarding

Hybrid Flexibility (1 WFH Day Weekly Thereafter)

Compensation: $55,000 to $70,000 DOE

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a premier Florida law firm to hire an experienced Word Processor for its dynamic document production team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and excels at producing polished, accurate, client-ready documents under tight deadlines.

As a key member of the firm's centralized production group, you’ll support attorneys across multiple practice areas by leveraging advanced formatting skills, document automation tools, and sophisticated legal technologies. This is a technical production role, not a paralegal or legal assistant track, and requires a strong command of Microsoft Word, styles, redlining, complex formatting, and high-volume legal document workflows.

Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in a US law firm word-processing role, with a proven ability to manage revisions, create templates, troubleshoot formatting issues, and ensure accuracy and consistency across all legal documents.

Primary Responsibilities

• Produce, edit, and finalize complex legal and business documents from drafts, marked versions, and dictation.
• Apply advanced formatting using styles, templates, tables, cross-referencing, and other automated features.
• Manage redlines, comparisons, and version control with exceptional accuracy.
• Perform thorough proofreading for consistency, grammar, punctuation, and formatting.
• Convert documents between applications (Word, PDF, PowerPoint, Excel) while maintaining formatting integrity.
• Build TOCs, TOAs, mail merges, labels, forms, and other automated document components.
• Troubleshoot document errors, repair corrupted files, and provide technical support for formatting issues.
• Utilize AI-assisted tools and modern legal technology to enhance efficiency and document quality.
• Prepare charts, exhibits, and accompanying materials as needed.
• Maintain familiarity with evolving document management systems and workflow tools.

Minimum Requirements:

• 3 years of recent and dedicated legal word processing experience within a US law firm (large-firm experience preferred).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word (styles, complex formatting, tables, automated features).
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF editing/assembly tools.
• Experience with comparison and version-control software such as Litera/Workshare.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and document management platforms.
• Ability to type 60 WPM with high accuracy.
• Outstanding attention to detail, proofreading ability, and document quality control.
• Strong communication skills and comfort supporting multiple attorneys and shifting priorities.
• Willingness to learn new technologies, including AI-enhanced tools.

Comprehensive Benefits Package to include:

PTO, Paid Holidays, 401(k) matching, Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Health Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Account, and Health Savings Account

Pay Details: $55,000.00 to $70,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Holly Hilderhoff

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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