Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Documentation Standards, Establish Priorities, Legal, Legal Documents, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Standards Development, Time Management, Word Processing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago
Our client, a prestigious law firm located near Bryant Park is seeking a permanent Document Services Specialist for a HYBRID role Monday -Friday 10a-6: 30p. The position is paying 75K-95K based on experience.
Position Summary We are looking for an experienced Document Services Specialist to create standard and complex documents using any range of word processing operations to merge data, enter corrections and track changes, and performs other office and clerical duties as required. The Document Services Specialist must be well-versed in Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel) in order to generate letters, reports, forms, and other legal documentation from rough draft, corrected copy, or voice recording. Experience with PowerPoint a plus. Key Accountabilities • Draft letters, briefs, memoranda, and other content in accordance with attorney guidelines • Ability to accurately edit/input, scan, convert and format legal documents • Ability to analyze documents and provide time estimates • Ability to handle and facilitate formatting large excel spreadsheets into a printable format • Perform spell checks, proofreads and/or cross-checks of documents to ensure accuracy and completeness • Correct corrupted documents and clean documents as necessary for metadata • Using conversion applications to convert documents to and from the standard format for all clients • Electronically transfers and receives documents to and from clients • Perform EDGAR filings as necessary • Ability to assist and facilitate the SEC compliance of PDFs to a PDFA format • Participate in ongoing interdepartmental training for all document services • Assume responsibility to assist team in meeting client deadlines • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of specialized applications and upgrades in order to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity with the Document Services applications
Experience and Qualifications • Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks • College degree strongly preferred • Legal word processing experience with an advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office • Should be analytical and possess ability to multitask within multiple systems Personal Characteristics and Service Orientation • Ethical and trustworthy, must have a polished, professional presence with the ability to demonstrate good judgment and discretion;maintains a courteous manner at all times • Well organized and proactive, independently motivated and self-directed, a multitasker who consistently demonstrates a positive attitude and approach • Reliable and punctual, with a pleasant demeanor and a 'no job too big or small'attitude • A quick learner, thinker and executor, with demonstrated enthusiasm and dedication A quick learner, thinker and executor, with demonstrated enthusiasm and dedication