Global Legal Document Specialist — Remote

Vinson Elkins; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Vinson Elkins is seeking a Global Document Specialist to produce complex transactional and litigation documents using a range of software. The role requires strong legal word processing, accuracy, and the ability to manage deadlines under pressure.

The candidate will format, transcribe, prepare electronic trial notebooks and PDF portfolios while maintaining confidentiality and following firm procedures. Some remote work may be available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must score 55 wpm with a 2% or lower error rate on the firm’s legal typing test.
• Must successfully complete a Word skills assessment.
• Three years of legal word processing experience in a law firm or legal environment required.

Responsibilities

• Creates, formats and revises a wide variety of documents using firm software.
• Transcribes audio files, generates comparisons; creates electronic trial notebooks and PDF portfolios; handles other word processing tasks.
• Follows instructions and established firm and departmental procedures; proofreads for accuracy.
• Maintains confidentiality and security of sensitive information at all times.

Skills

Legal word processing

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Visio

Outlook

DMS software

PDF editing tools

Table of Authorities

Typing 55 wpm

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Document management system (DMS)

PDF conversion tools

Comparison software

Job description

Vinson Elkins is seeking a Global Document Specialist to produce complex transactional and litigation documents using a range of software. The role requires strong legal word processing, accuracy, and the ability to manage deadlines under pressure.

The candidate will format, transcribe, prepare electronic trial notebooks and PDF portfolios while maintaining confidentiality and following firm procedures. Some remote work may be available.