Remote Legal Document Specialist

Vinson Elkins; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Vinson & Elkins is seeking a Global Document Specialist in the Austin area to produce complex transactional and litigation documents using firm software. The role requires strong legal word processing, proofreading, and time management under strict deadlines.

Responsibilities include formatting, converting, and revising documents, transcribing audio, generating trial notebooks, and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information. Remote work may be available subject to business needs.

Qualifications

• Three years legal word processing experience in a law firm or legal environment.
• Must score 55 wpm with a 2% or less error rate on the firm’s legal typing test and 76% on the spelling test.
• Ability to follow firm and departmental procedures precisely.

Responsibilities

• Creates, formats and revises a wide variety of documents including transactional and litigation documents.
• Transcribes audio files and generates electronic trial notebooks and PDF portfolios.
• Diligently proofreads work for accuracy and maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal word processing

Typing 55 wpm

Proofreading

Time management

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Visio

Outlook

DMS software

PDF tools

Job description

Vinson & Elkins is seeking a Global Document Specialist in the Austin area to produce complex transactional and litigation documents using firm software. The role requires strong legal word processing, proofreading, and time management under strict deadlines.

Responsibilities include formatting, converting, and revising documents, transcribing audio, generating trial notebooks, and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information. Remote work may be available subject to business needs.