Word Processor-2nd Shift

Word Processing Specialist - 2nd Shift-

Law Firm in NYC

4pm – Midnight - $95,000K - Associate Degree - 6 to 10 years – Hybrid

Position Summary

Professional Word Processing Specialist with a minimum of seven years of experience preferably in the WP Department of a law firm. This individual should have demonstrated proficiency in document production, understand urgency, be flexible and be able to communicate with all levels at the firm.

Duties and Responsibilities include and are not limited to:

Technical

turn-around documents and projects accurately and expeditiously;

follow Best Practice;

QA check own work (no proofreader on staff);

research new projects; create quick guides when new projects warrant it;

troubleshoot for self and Users

will be trained to work on projects for other departments

Administrative

record all activity in the WP Traffic Log (incoming/outgoing work, times worked);

must understand, adhere to protocols, procedures and policies at Firm and Department levels;

monitor the WP email production Inbox and Conflicts email production Inbox

prioritize jobs by deadline; negotiate deadlines when necessary

follow delivery and special instructions provided by Users;

check the WP Inbox to ensure all requests have been handled (ensure nothing is missed)

flexibility to attend training sessions outside of the regular shift as needed;

Position Specific Skills and Requirements

typing speed: 75+ wpm with 5 (or fewer) error count

speed and accuracy are of utmost importance. (No proofreaders to check work.)

proficiency in advance features and troubleshooting in the following applications:

Windows 10

Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Advance functions

Adobe Acrobat

OmniPage

Best Authority

edit, input, format in full (clean up, style, code) documents;

transcribe using Philips or typing live dictation;

hands-on experience with large documents and projects.

Requirements:

minimum of 7 years of experience as a Word Processor (preferably in a large law firm);

regular attendance and punctuality;

overtime and working on some Firm-observed holidays is a job requirement;

enthusiastic to accept new responsibilities

Education and General Requirements

must have a good command of English;

BA degree, certificates are a plus