A full-service corporate law firm is seeking a Word Processor to join their team in their New York office. The ideal candidate will have experience with MS office and Adobe or Foxit PDF, preferably with 5+ years of experience in a law firm setting.
Salary : $85K - $95K
Hours : 12pm - 8pm
On-Site : 5 days a week
Responsibilities :
- Work closely with attorneys to format, proofread, and edit legal documents, including briefs, memos, and motions.
- Collaborate with the administrative team to support document preparation and formatting needs.
- Review documents for grammatical accuracy, spelling, and proper formatting.
- Assist in converting PDFs to Word and ensure documents maintain their intended layout.
- Generate tables of contents, authorities, and create/edit charts in Word and Excel.
- Troubleshoot technical issues with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF software.
- Redact documents, apply Bates numbering, and manage document versions using PDF software.
- Perform mail merges, create legal presentations, and assist with special projects as needed.
Requirements :
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a professional services setting; law firm experience preferred.
- High School diploma.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and PDF software.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision and a proactive attitude.
- Ability to learn new software and tools as needed.