Beacon Hill Legal's client is AmLaw 100 firm looking for a Legal Document Specialist.
- Location: Remote, but must be located near the firm's Los Angeles office
- Start: As soon as possible; must be able to start within 2 weeks if presented with an offer
- Duration: 3-6 months temporary with possibility for direct hire
- Hours: 37.5-hour workweek
- Hourly pay:$38.94-$41.35 ($81k - $86k)
Qualifications:
- 5+ years' experience as a legal word/document processor
- Ability to work overtime if needed
- This position requires an advanced understanding of Excel functions and polished PowerPoint presentations using Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Kofax Power PDF, Workshare Compare, Intapp Time Entry, Litera Contract Companion, and other software as needed
- Ability to work with complex Excel spreadsheets with knowledge of formulas, filters, VLOOKUP, and pivot tables
- Ability to create templates and diagrams, perform mail merges, use styles proficiently, and create automatic features and form documents
- Ability to create professional and aesthetically pleasing PPT presentations using skills in transitions and animation, SmartArt, WordArt, text/picture effects, and inserting audio and video clips
- Strong understanding of software in order to provide document problem-solving assistance
- High degree of attention to detail
- Ability to organize assignments, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with lawyers, clients, and staff
- Ability to work in a service-oriented environment
- Excellent command of the English language, with emphasis on vocabulary, grammar, spelling, punctuation skills, and proofreading of the work product
Responsibilities:
- This position works on a firm-wide team that is responsible for performing high-volume, advanced word-processing tasks
- This will include typing legal pleadings and documents, using templates, performing mail merges, working with automatic features, and forming documents
- Perform a high volume of word processing tasks using software that includes, but is not limited to: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Kofax Power PDF, Workshare Compare, Intapp Time Entry, and Litera Contract Companion; work may arrive in hard copy, electronic, or digital dictation formats
- Scan text documents and format using Styles; cleaning up electronically transmitted files and documents
- Create and edit documents using templates and formatting for automatic feature applications (table of contents, table of authorities, auto numbering and headings via styles, etc.)
- Create and edit book formats, chapters for client desk books, employment manuals, handbooks, benefit plans, etc
- Create and edit Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, and various Visio documents
- Assist Systems Department with user input regarding new software or software adjustments/ enhancements
- Help staff and attorneys with troubleshooting and solving document issues
- Proofread all work performed
- Maintain a punctual schedule and regular attendance
- Attend training classes to stay current with appropriate software
- Work as part of a team of operators located within other offices throughout the firm, as well as a vendor
Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.
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Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.
Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.
Learn more about Beacon Hill Staffing Group and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.beaconhillstaffing.com.
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