Global Legal Document Specialist

Vinson & Elkins; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Vinson & Elkins is seeking a Global Document Specialist in New York. The role focuses on producing complex transactional and litigation documents with strong word processing and admin skills under tight deadlines.

Key duties include formatting, transcribing, and managing electronic trial notebooks, PDFs, and portfolios, while upholding confidentiality and accuracy across firm software tools.

Qualifications

• Must score 55 wpm with a 2% or less error rate on the firm’s legal typing test and 76% or higher on the firm’s legal spelling test.
• Must successfully complete a Word skills assessment.
• Strong legal word processing skills and ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and correct problem documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Creates, formats, revises a wide variety of legal documents using firm software.
• Transcribes audio, generates comparisons, and creates electronic trial notebooks and PDF portfolios.
• Maintains confidentiality and quality, proofreads thoroughly and follows procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Word processing

Legal document formatting

Typing speed 55 wpm

Proofreading

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Visio

Outlook

DMS software

PDF editing tools

Job description

Vinson & Elkins is seeking a Global Document Specialist in New York. The role focuses on producing complex transactional and litigation documents with strong word processing and admin skills under tight deadlines.

Key duties include formatting, transcribing, and managing electronic trial notebooks, PDFs, and portfolios, while upholding confidentiality and accuracy across firm software tools.