Word Processing Specialist

The Stevens & Lee Companies • Reading, PA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

We 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.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or demonstrated equivalent experience in relevant field.
• Prior experience in a document production or word processing role, preferably in a legal or professional services environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Able to foster a team culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality, with an emphasis on service
• Proven ability to prioritize and organize work, and make independent decisions when to deviate from standard procedures as circumstances require
• Must be reliable, punctual, and attentive
• Desire to continuously learn and grow within the company

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with legal technology such as iManage, Litera Create, NTD, and DocXtools is preferred

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and format legal documents including correspondence, various legal documents, contracts, spreadsheets, and presentations using Microsoft Office Suite and other legal software
• Converting and formatting documents from one application to another and proofreading for accuracy according to the firm's standard format
• Creating, marking, and generating TOCs (Table of Contents), TOAs (Table of Authorities), and redlining
• Assisting with work intake and department work requests
• Transcribe documents or conversations from recordings
• Collaborate with attorneys and other professionals on special projects to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential documents while always maintaining data integrity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED