Cooley LLP

Document Specialist

Cooley LLP$68K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-7 years of experience in document processing, varying by level
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, iManage, and relevant software
  • Fast and accurate typing skills
  • Ability to work independently under pressure
  • Previous legal document processing experience is essential
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Experience supporting multi-locations and time zones

Responsibilities

  • Create and revise documents in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
  • Reformat documents into Cooley templates
  • Convert various file formats into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
  • Transcribe audio dictation files
  • Proofread all documents for accuracy
  • Troubleshoot software issues related to document processing
  • Log work and cost recovery information

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental plans
  • Health savings account options
  • Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
  • Paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
  • 20 days of paid time off plus 10 paid holidays
  • Generous parental leave and fertility benefits
  • Detailed orientation on benefits and resources
Full Job Description
Document Specialist
Cooley is seeking a Document Specialist to join the Document Processing team.

Position summary: The Document Processing Specialist is responsible for providing document production and processing support. The Document Processing Specialist will work together with other document processing specialist and/or proofreader team members across both domestic/international locations and schedules in an effort to provide the highest level of customer service and quality in an effort to provide the highest level of customer service and quality. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Schedule for Work Week :
  • Wednesday-Friday 3:30 PM-2:00 AM (PT)
    Saturday 11:30 AM-10:00 PM (PT)


Position responsibilities:
  • Create new documents and revise existing documents in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio using conversion of electronic file or new input typing, or by downloading and reformatting documents from Internet resources such as EDGAR databases
  • Reformat existing documents into Cooley templates and standard or custom formats
  • Convert documents to Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio from a variety of applications and file formats, such as pdf
  • Transcribe analog or digital dictation files
  • Proofread all edits made or word-for-word for new input, or conversion projects for accuracy
  • Troubleshoot issues in multiple software applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Answer hotline calls, proxy on to user workstations and respond and resolve user document and software issues
  • Create fill-in forms in Acrobat
  • Create charts, graphs, tables and spreadsheets as requested
  • Use email, including email with multiple attachments
  • Transfer documents to/from secure file transfer platforms
  • Conduct Internet, intranet, network and archive searches, as requested
  • Download/Save/Print to PDF from various Data Sites
  • Mark and generate Table of Contents and Table of Authorities (utilizing Best Authority)
  • Perform redlines using Litera Compare and native Word
  • Log work and cost recovery information
  • All other duties as assigned or required


Skills & experience:

Required:
  • After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
  • Available to work overtime and flexible schedule, as required
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, iManage, Visio, Acrobat, IntApp, eDictation, Litera, Compare and Best Authority
  • Fast and accurate typing
  • General understanding of personal computers
  • Previous experience supporting multi-locations and time zones
  • Previous legal document processing experience:
  • 1. DocumentSpecialist I: Minimum 1+ year prior document processing experience
  • 2. Document Specialist II: Minimum 5+ years prior document processing experience with proven software knowledge and document expertise

Preferred:
  • Bachelor's degree


Competencies:
  • Ability to professionally handle conflicting demands under extreme time constraints from practitioners and business professionals
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure in a sedentary manner for long periods of time
  • Excellent command of English language
  • Ability to interact with team members at all levels in a professional and respectful manner at all times
  • Ability to work through complex legal document markups and instructions in a timely and accurate manner
  • Ability to prioritize various requests and deadlines simultaneously
  • Proven ability to perform complex work in a timely manner and meet strict deadlines
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Familiarity with legal terminology and a variety of document formats used in legal work
  • Reliable and punctual


The expected hourly pay range for this position with a work schedule of 40 hours per week is $33.00 - $58.00 ($68,640.00 - $120,640.00 annually). Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 20 days of Paid Time Off ("PTO") and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.

About Cooley LLP

Cooley LLP is an American international law firm, headquartered in Palo Alto, California with offices worldwide. The firm's practice areas include corporate, litigation, intellectual property, fund formation, public markets, employment, life sciences, clean tech, real estate, and tax. Cooley's clients include private and public companies, financial institutions, venture capital firms, and nonprofit organizations. Cooley has been recognized as one of the top law firms for technology and life sciences companies. The firm has also been recognized for its diversity and inclusion initiatives.
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1920

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