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Word Processing Operators and Coordinators

  • Location: New York
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #233

POSITION: Word Processing Operator and Coordinator positions – Remote to start!

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Base salary up to $95,000 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: New York, NY

THE ORGANIZATION: Elite Law Firm

HOURS & DAYS:

  • 5 – Day Overnight (Wednesday – Sunday – 12:00 am – 8:00 am)
  • 5 – Day Day Shift (Wednesday – Sunday – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
  • 4 -Day Overnight (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 8:00 pm – 6:00 am; Wednesday 8:00 pm – 5:00 am)
  • 4 -Day Overnight (Monday – Wednesday, 8:00 pm – 6:00 am; Thursday 8:00 pm – 5:00 am) 
  • 4 -Day Overnight (Saturday & Sunday 8:30 p.m. – 8:00 am; Monday & Tuesday 12:00 am – 8:00 am)
  • 3 -Day Overnight (Friday- Saturday 8:00 pm – 9:00 am; Sunday 8:00 pm – 8:00 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

REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • 3+ years of experience as a word processor or graphic design center experience in a legal or financial services organization
  • Accurately type 60 wpm or higher
  • Expert knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (2010), Visio, InDesign, QuarkXpress, Illustrator, Photoshop, FrameMaker, 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