POSITION: Word Processing / Graphics Specialist (Remote-Hybrid)
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Base salary competitive, DOE, plus paid overtime, Bonus eligible, Medical, Dental and Vision benefits, vacation and sick/personal days, paid holidays, transit program with car service to / from work, 401K, and more!
LOCATION: Washington, DC
THE ORGANIZATION: Top-ranked Law Firm
HOURS & DAYS: 5 days – Evening (Monday – Friday – 5:00 pm – 12:30 am)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide advanced word processing support for a busy elite law firm
- Direct and design concepts for various desktop publishing projects
- Create and revise complex legal documents while adhering to Firm formatting guidelines
- Revise, format, proofread and black-line documents
- Format Table of Contents and Table of Authorities
- Accurately scan documents either for conversion to Word or emailing in PDF format
- Extensive typing (either from handwritten notes, Dictaphone tapes, digital dictation, or pre-typed drafts), formatting and revising legal documents
- Assist in other areas when needed including covering the Front Desk on occasions where necessary
- Attend various trainings to heighten proficiency in document production applications
- Perform Optical Character Recognition in Adobe Acrobat
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- 3+ years of experience as a word processor or graphic design center experience in a legal or financial services organization
- Accurately type 80 wpm or higher
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Visio, Adobe, Adobe Acrobat, ChemBioDraw Ultra, Photoshop, Best Authority and Outlook
- Excellent work ethic and strong teamwork skills in a high volume, minimally staffed environment
- Must be flexible, organized, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines with a calm, pleasant demeanor
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision, make independent, well thought out decisions and troubleshoot documents
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with attorneys, staff and clients
