Legal Document Specialist Job in Los Angeles, California Us

The Legal Document Specialist is a member of the on-site Williams Lea team delivering exceptional customer service at our client locations. Responsibilities include document creation and editing, document repair and recovery, and providing MS Word expertise.

Job Responsibilities :

  • Create and edit complex legal documents to specifications using expert word processing and advanced software knowledge.
  • Transcribe tapes, scan and clean documents, and convert documents to/from different software packages is required.
  • Utilize software specific to the legal industry, such as Interwoven, Legal MacPac, etc. to execute tasks.
  • Use document comparison software, red-lining, and general editing to correct legal documents as directed.
  • Produce financial statements, flow charts, presentations, letters, and other documents as requested.
  • Recover/restore corrupted document files when needed.
  • Handle sensitive and/or confidential documents and information.
  • Communicate with manager and client on job or deadline issues.

Requirements

Job Requirements :

  • High school diploma or equivalent, bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Minimum two years experience in a legal document production / word processing environment.
  • Expert knowledge of MS Word, including formatting documents, understanding the Styles function, and the ability to create macros is required.
  • MS Word certification desired.
  • Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills needed.
  • Typing speed of 50 wpm is required.
  • Knowledge of a legal timekeeping or job tracking system is preferred.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
  • Attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality.
  • Ability to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Exceptional customer service skills.

Williams Lea offers an exciting and supportive business environment. We develop our people and reward their contribution. We work with openness and integrity. We are an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform preemployment substance abuse testing.