(San Diego, Full-time, Hybrid)
The Word Processor works in a team-oriented environment and is responsible for providing first-class legal administrative support to the firm, including attorneys, paralegals, secretaries and others. This individual must make sound judgments handling work and communicating with others.
Primary Responsibilities- Create, edit, and format documents using a variety of applications.
- Input and revise all MS Office Documents.
- Create master captions/Proofs of Service for new matters, and responsive shells as needed.
- OCR documents; convert, clean and format documents to/from different file formats.
- Create Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities within existing legal documents, using appropriate formatting, coding, and related software.
- Have the ability to perform merge applications, macros and special command functions as well as a general knowledge of other software packages and applications including Adobe Acrobat.
- Quality Check all work performed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- College course work/ or legal secretarial field or equivalent combination of experience/training in other non-related field is required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Professional.
- iManage Work (DeskSite) or other comparable document management system experience preferred.
- Ability to accomplish tasks quickly and thoroughly with a high degree of accuracy and to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work as a productive team member, contributing to the concept of continuous improvement of the department and its service offerings.
Personal Attributes- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Highly self-motivated, self-directed and attentive to detail.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexible and willing to pitch in wherever needed; always reflects a "can do" attitude.
- Maintains an exceptional customer service attitude and demeanor at all times.
The hourly rate range for this position is $ 36.70- $42.79. Actual base pay within this range will be determined by several components, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
The statements in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.
Relocation costs are not covered. We are only accepting direct applicants; third-party recruiters or agencies will not be considered. No phone inquiries, please.
