Legal Document Specialist

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP; New York (NY); Remote; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP is seeking a Legal Document Specialist to join their New York office. The position involves advanced word processing tasks and requires strong MS Office skills along with the ability to work effectively in a team. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented and have prior experience in a law firm environment. The role offers a competitive salary and flexible remote working hours.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Child care support

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a law firm environment.
• Expert knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to create templates and perform mail merges.

Responsibilities

• Perform high volume of word processing tasks.
• Create and edit Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations.
• Assist IT Department with software enhancements.

Skills

Advanced MS Office skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Experience in a law firm environment (1-3 years)

Tools

Kofax Power PDF

Litera Compare

Canva

Prezi

Job description

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Kelley Drye & Warren LLP provided pay range

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Base pay range

$83,720.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

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Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, a powerhouse firm with the heart of a boutique, is seeking a remote Legal Document Specialist to join their busy New York-based team. This position works with a firm-wide team that is responsible for performing high volume, advanced word processing tasks, including typing legal pleadings and documents, using templates, performing mail merges, working with automatic features and form documents, advanced Excel functions and polished PowerPoint presentations using Word, PowerPoint, Canva, Prezi, Excel, Kofax Power PDF, Litera Compare, Litera Contract Companion, and other software as needed. Regular remote hours: Monday- Friday, 4:30 PM to midnight, with the flexibility to work overtime during the week and weekends as required. Travel to the New York office is required for training purposes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform a high volume of word processing tasks using software that includes, but is not limited to: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Kofax Power PDF, Litera Compare, Litera Create, & NTD.
• Scan text documents and format using Styles; cleaning up electronically transmitted files and documents.
• Create and edit documents using templates and formatting for automatic feature applications (table of contents, table of authorities, auto numbering and headings via styles, etc.).
• Create and edit Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations.
• Assist IT Department with user input regarding new software or software adjustments/enhancements.
• Help staff and attorneys with troubleshooting and solving document issues.
• Maintain a punctual schedule and regular attendance.
• Attend training classes to stay current with appropriate software.
• Work as part of a team of operators located remotely.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-3 years’ experience in a law firm environment.
• Demonstrate advanced skills using MS Office products with expert knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint. Working knowledge of Litera Products, Canva and Prezi a plus.
• Ability to create templates and diagrams, perform mail merges, use styles proficiently, and create automatic features and form documents.
• Ability to create professional and aesthetically pleasing PowerPoint presentations using skills in transitions and animation, SmartArt, WordArt, text/picture effects, and inserting audio and video clips.
• Ability to work with complex Excel spreadsheets with knowledge of formulas, filters, VLOOKUP, and pivot tables.
• Strong understanding of software to provide document problem-solving assistance.
• High degree of attention to detail.
• Ability to organize assignments, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with lawyers, clients, and staff.
• Ability to work in a service-oriented environment.
• Excellent command of the English language, with emphasis on vocabulary, grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills

The salary range displayed is specifically for those potential hires who will work or reside in New York City if selected for the role. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees, and certifications (e.g., JD/technology) for example. New York City Salary Range: Low: $46.00 per hour ($83,720/year) High: $49.45 per hour ($90,000/year).

Please be advised that all communications regarding open positions at our firm will exclusively originate from email addresses ending in @kelleydrye.com. We encourage you to exercise caution and verify the source of any communication claiming to represent our firm.

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative, Information Technology, and Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice and Professional Services

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Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Child care support

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

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