Word Processor

Word Processor

Benesch is proud to announce the opening for a Word Processor in our Cleveland office! This position is hybrid and has work from home flexibility.

Position Summary:

Our Cleveland office has an amazing opportunity for a Word Processor who is looking to utilize their experience and skill set in a variety of areas of practice. This role is perfect for the legal assistant who wants to work with different practice groups, never have the same day twice in a row when it comes to work and assist with different matters. Our Word Processors work hand-in-hand with legal assistants and attorneys to provide support in one of the nation's fastest growing law firms and assist litigators in an energetic, fast-paced environment.

The Word Processor provides high-quality document production and legal support services using a variety of software applications. This role ensures timely, accurate, and professional delivery of legal documents while supporting attorneys, legal assistants, and firm personnel. The Word Processor may also provide coverage for legal assistant assignments as business needs require.

Essential Functions:

1. Actively manages and prioritizes work within the firm's workflow management system to ensure timely completion of assignments.
2. Reviews job requests and instructions to confirm accuracy and completeness prior to production.
3. Meets requested deadlines and promptly communicates with supervisor regarding potential delays or issues.
4. Checks assignments for proper supporting materials and information required for processing documents; advises supervisor of potential problems in job request.
5. Revises, formats, and proofreads documents to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with firm standards.
6. Converts handwritten, scanned, dictated, or draft materials into polished, professional legal documents.
7. Creates and applies templates, styles, tables, and formatting in accordance with firm guidelines and best practices (e.g., DocXtools, styles).
8. Transmits and receives documents via electronic means, including scanning, email, and workflow systems.
9. Imports and manages documents in the document management system (iManage).
10. Transcribes dictations as needed.
11. Maintains a high level of professionalism and customer service when communicating with firm personnel and external contacts.
12. Communicates properly and promptly with BFCA personnel and external contacts at all times and must exhibit a high level of customer service at all times.

Qualifications:

The Word Processor must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of five years of experience in a law firm, legal support center, or word processing department. Processor must demonstrate advanced proficiency in the preparation, formatting, editing, and proofreading of legal documents with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, including advanced document formatting features, is essential. Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, Adobe Acrobat, DocXtools, Litera, Best Authority, iManage, DocuSign, Intapp, and related document production technologies is preferred.

The salary range for this position is $65K to $85K.

Benesch is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.