Word Processor

(San Diego, Full-time, Hybrid)

Fisher Phillips, a national employment and labor law firm, is seeking an experienced Word Processor for its San Diego office. Our range of experience enables us to bring efficient and practical solutions to today's labor and employment law problems. For more information about the firm, please visit our website at

Position Summary

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.

Why Join Us

At Fisher Phillips, we recognize that exceptional talent is the foundation of our success, enabling us to deliver outstanding service to both our internal and external clients. Joining our team means collaborating in a professional yet dynamic environment that leverages cutting-edge technology. Our leadership is committed to fostering your professional growth and providing opportunities to challenge yourself in meaningful ways.

We believe in rewarding talent with more than just a competitive salary. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with profit sharing, generous paid time off, and holidays.

Your well-being is our priority. We offer 24/7 telehealth services, a variety of wellness programs, and additional optional benefits designed to support your unique lifestyle. At Fisher Phillips, you'll find a workplace that values your health, happiness, and continued professional development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fisher Phillips is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, or any other protected status, in compliance with all applicable laws.

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.