Legal Word Processor

Dawson; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Family-building benefits

Child care resources

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Pet insurance

Home loan assistance

Job summary

Dawson is seeking a legal secretary in Central Ohio to support litigation teams with document drafting, formatting, and proofreading in alignment with firm standards. You will convert handwritten or dictated materials into polished documents and ensure timely delivery using the firm’s workflow systems.

The role requires 3–4 years of legal secretary experience, strong redlining and editing skills, and the ability to learn new systems quickly.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of legal secretary experience
• Litigation experience and knowledge of legal processes
• Strong redlining and document editing skills
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Positive attitude and team collaboration
• Onsite, team-oriented work environment

Responsibilities

• Actively manage and prioritize work within the firm's workflow management system to ensure timely completion of assignments
• Review job requests and instructions to confirm accuracy and completeness prior to production
• Meet requested deadlines and promptly communicate with supervisor regarding potential delays or issues
• Check assignments for proper supporting materials and information required for processing documents; advise supervisor of potential problems in job requests
• Revise, format, and proofread documents to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with firm standards
• Convert handwritten, scanned, dictated, or draft materials into polished, professional legal documents
• Create and apply templates, styles, tables, and formatting in accordance with firm guidelines and best practices (e.g., DocXtools, styles)
• Transmit and receive documents via electronic means, including scanning, email, and workflow systems
• Import and manage documents in the document management system (iManage)
• Transcribe dictations as needed

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Tools

DocXtools

iManage

Job description

• Medical, dental, vision, and HSA benefits
• 401(k), paid time off, and tuition reimbursement
• Family-building benefits, child care resources, and wellness programs
• Employee discounts, pet insurance, and home loan assistance

What you’ll be doing:

• Actively manage and prioritize work within the firm's workflow management system to ensure timely completion of assignments
• Review job requests and instructions to confirm accuracy and completeness prior to production
• Meet requested deadlines and promptly communicate with supervisor regarding potential delays or issues
• Check assignments for proper supporting materials and information required for processing documents; advise supervisor of potential problems in job requests
• Revise, format, and proofread documents to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with firm standards
• Convert handwritten, scanned, dictated, or draft materials into polished, professional legal documents
• Create and apply templates, styles, tables, and formatting in accordance with firm guidelines and best practices (e.g., DocXtools, styles)
• Transmit and receive documents via electronic means, including scanning, email, and workflow systems
• Import and manage documents in the document management system (iManage)
• Transcribe dictations as needed

What We're Looking For:

• 3-4 years of legal secretary experience
• Litigation experience and knowledge of legal processes
• Strong redlining and document editing skills
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to work collaboratively with a team
• Ability to work effectively in an onsite, team-oriented environment

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