Legal Word Processor

Pettit-Kohn-Ingrassia-Lutz-; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Pettit-Kohn-Ingrassia-Lutz- is seeking a Word Processor to revise, format and create documents to the firm’s standard formats. This onsite or hybrid role requires strong attention to detail and thorough proofreading in a fast-paced environment.

You will prepare legal documents, ensure consistent formatting, and generate Tables of Contents and Authorities. Prior law firm experience and excellent communication are highly valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• At least 5 years of law firm experience preferred.
• Previous legal assistant/secretary experience preferred.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of rules of evidence and proceedings in CA state and federal courts.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise and format legal documents with high accuracy under tight deadlines.
• Monitor and address formatting issues to follow firm standard formats.
• Proofread and format documents for spelling and grammar.
• Prepare/generate Table of Contents and Table of Authorities.
• Download/re-format documents into firm standard format and save to Filevine.
• Perform related duties as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Team player

Multitasking

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of an attorney, Word Processors revise, format and create documents according to the firm's standard format.

Location: Onsite or hybrid preferred

Compensation: $31.25 - $40.87/hour

Essential Responsibilities:

• Prepare, revise and format legal documents, discovery shells and other documents with high degree of accuracy under tight deadlines.
• Monitor and address formatting issues so that all forms/templates follow the firm's standard format.
• Proofread and format documents for spelling and grammar.
• Prepare/generate Table of Contents and Table of Authorities.
• Download/re-format documents into Firm standard format and save to Filevine.
• May perform many similar or related duties which may not be specifically included within this position description, but which are consistent with the general level of the job and the responsibilities described.

Skills/Qualifications (Education, Experience and Certifications):

• High School Diploma
• At least 5years law firm experience preferred
• Previous legal assistant/secretary experience preferred
• Great written, oral and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of rules of evidence and conduct or proceedings in state, federal, trial and appellate courts in California.
• Strong attention to detail, goal oriented, with ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Great computer processing skills, including high-level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
• Team player attitude
• Commitment to excellent service orientation, with the ability to work well with others on legal projects.
• Familiarity with calendar and scheduling software