Legal Word Processor
Robert Half Legal
Description
Our client, a large general litigation firm based in NYC, seeks a Word Processor for a later shift. This is an in person position and the salary is $85K - $95K. The hours are 12pm - 8pm. Excellent benefits are provided.
• Input and editing of legal documents (briefs, pleadings, memorandums of law, memos, setting up Document Requests and Interrogatories, and other large documents)
• Formatting documents with proper styles
• California styles documents
• Generating table of contents and table of authorities
• Bookmarking
• Hyperlinking
• Converting PDFs to MS Word, including reformatting
• Creating and editing Word charts
• Creating and editing Excel tables
• Creating and editing PowerPoint presentations
• Revising CorelDraw Policy Charts (only installed on Margie’s computer)
• All new Policy Charts are created on Excel
• Troubleshooting Word, Excel, PowerPoint issues
• Change-Pro Comparison
• Scanning
•Foxit PDF (redacting, bates numbering, headers / footers, inserting exhibit pages, editing)
• Mail Merges
• Creating legal Bluebacks
• Special projects as assigned
Requirements
Five years’ experience in professional services; Law Firm experience preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High School degree /Regents Diploma, preferred
Strong references
Skills:
Proficient in MS Office Suite: Outlook / Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Foxit PDF
Be detail-oriented, organized and attentive
Be efficient and reliable
Possess a “can do” attitude and maintain a positive team player mentality
Able to deliver a high standard of customer service in a fast-paced environment
Able to communicate effectively with attorneys, staff, and team members regarding commitments,
deadlines, challenges, requests, etc.
Able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Able to work independently with minimal direct supervision
Willing and able to learn new skills
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