Legal Document Specialist — Detail-Oriented Processor

Cooley LLP

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Firm-paid life insurance
Paid time off

Job summary

Cooley LLP is seeking a Document Specialist to join the Document Processing team in Los Angeles. The role focuses on producing and processing documents, formatting to Cooley templates, and converting files across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.

You will transcribe, proofread, and troubleshoot across MS Office apps, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work overtime when needed. Responsibilities include handling PDF conversions, Acrobat forms, secure transfers, and TOC/TOA

Qualifications

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and iManage.
  • Available to work overtime and flexible schedule.
  • Legal document processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Create and format documents in Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Visio; reformat to Cooley templates.
  • Convert documents to PDF and other formats; download and reformat from resources.
  • Transcribe dictation; proofread edits for accuracy.
  • Troubleshoot Word/Excel/PowerPoint issues; assist users via hotline.
  • Create fillable forms in Acrobat; generate charts, graphs, tables as needed.
  • Transfer documents via secure file transfer platforms; search internal sources.
  • Log work and cost recovery information; perform redlines using Litera Compare.
  • Handle multiple requests with attention to detail; adhere to deadlines.

Skills

MS Office
iManage
Typing
Litera Compare
Best Authority
Acrobat
Overtime flexibility
Doc processing support

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Litera Compare
Best Authority
iManage
Acrobat
IntApp

Job description

Cooley LLP is seeking a Document Specialist to join the Document Processing team in Los Angeles. The role focuses on producing and processing documents, formatting to Cooley templates, and converting files across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.

You will transcribe, proofread, and troubleshoot across MS Office apps, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work overtime when needed. Responsibilities include handling PDF conversions, Acrobat forms, secure transfers, and TOC/TOA

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