A major client of ours has a need for a Legal Word Processor. This is a permanent role.
Summary: Enhances attorney and staff effectiveness by providing word processing and marketing support. Requires an associate’s degree or its equivalent and 5 or more years of related experience.
Essential Functions and Duties:
• Provide Firm-wide high-level word processing support
• Coordinate handling of all assignments with other word processors
• Respond to a high volume of requests for assistance; communicate effectively and promptly
• Maintain organized and updated client mailing and marketing lists; coordinate Firm mailings
• Work on projects requiring advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and desktop publishing skills
• Assist with marketing activities and projects (e.g., articles, press-releases, ads, interviews)
• Maintain updated model HIPAA documents
• Assist with publication of bulletins
• Liaise with outside marketing company to distribute marketing materials
• Assist IT department with website projects
• Assume additional responsibilities as required to meet needs of Firm
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to effectively multi-task, meet deadlines and excel in a team atmosphere
• Ability to type at least 65 words per minute with high accuracy rate
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and desktop publishing programs
• Familiarity with Constant Contact or similar program
• Familiarity with Hummingbird document management system or similar system
• Well-developed interpersonal and client relation skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge of traditional and digital methods of dictation
• Ability to work overtime (mornings, evenings and/or weekends) as needed
Education and Experience:
• Associate’s degree or its equivalent and 5 or more years of related experience