Word Processing Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Powerful Partnerships. Standout Solutions.Among the 200 largest law firms in the country, Stevens & Lee is a full-service law firm with 230 lawyers serving clients from 19 offices. Our lawyers provide strategic and practical legal counsel at both the regional and national levels and remain dedicated to solving clients' most complex problems and delivering an exceptional client experience. The firm is the cornerstone of The Stevens & Lee Companies, a platform of affiliated professional service firms that provide a full range of legal, investment banking, financial advisory, insurance risk management, public affairs and government consulting services.  Job OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Word Processing Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating, formatting, editing, and finalizing complex legal documents with precision and efficiency. You will work closely with attorneys, paralegals, and other support staff to ensure all documents meet the firm's high standards of quality and compliance. Primary Responsibilities (responsibilities include but not limited to)Create, edit, and format legal documents including correspondence, various legal documents, contracts, spreadsheets, and presentations using Microsoft Office Suite and other legal softwareConverting and formatting documents from one application to another and proofreading for accuracy according to the firm's standard formatCreating, marking, and generating TOCs (Table of Contents), TOAs (Table of Authorities), and redliningAssisting with work intake and department work requestsTranscribe documents or conversations from recordingsCollaborate with attorneys and other professionals on special projects to meet tight deadlinesAbility to handle sensitive and/or confidential documents while always maintaining data integrity  QualificationsMinimum high school diploma or demonstrated equivalent experience in relevant field.  Skills and AbilitiesPrior experience in a document production or word processing role, preferably in a legal or professional services environmentAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)Familiarity with legal technology such as iManage, Litera Create, NTD, and DocXtools is preferredAble to foster a team culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality, with an emphasis on serviceProven ability to prioritize and organize work, and make independent decisions when to deviate from standard procedures as circumstances requireMust be reliable, punctual, and attentiveDesire to continuously learn and grow within the company Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job Type: Full-Time- 40 Hours/week onsite FLSA Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt Reports To: IS Department Schedule:Evening Shift – 11AM-7PM, rotating SaturdaysORDay Shift – 8AM-5PM, Monday-Friday Work Location:Reading, PA (Possibility for Remote for Highly Qualified Candidates) In compliance with federal and state equal opportunity employment laws, The Stevens & Lee Companies is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in regard to race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, or gender.