Word Processor

Eastridge; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastridge is seeking a Legal Word Processing Specialist for a long-term contract in the San Diego area with remote USA options. You will handle high-volume legal documents, advanced Word formatting, and related office tasks in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires attention to detail, strong proofreading, and excellent communication to coordinate with attorneys and staff.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of high-volume legal document production experience.
• Advanced Word formatting: TOC/TOA, templates, headers/footers.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise, format, proofread, and finalize complex legal and business documents.
• Produce TOCs, TOAs, redlines, outlines, tables, mail merges, templates, and auto-numbered documents.
• Transcribe interviews, hearings, and other materials involving multiple parties.
• Prioritize and track incoming document-production requests and meet critical deadlines.
• Proof final documents for formatting, grammar, accuracy, and completeness.
• Communicate with attorneys and staff regarding project status and document issues.
• Create and revise PowerPoint presentations and Excel spreadsheets as needed.
• Scan, convert, format, and manipulate documents using Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office.

Skills

Word processing

Microsoft Word

TOC/TOA

Adobe Acrobat

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Typing 70 WPM

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Legal Word Processing Specialist – Long-Term Contract

Location: Downtown San Diego, CA | Fully Remote, USA Pacific or Central Time Zones

Schedule: 37.5 hours/week

Pay: Up to $35-40/hour DOE

Employment Type: Long-Term Contract

Eastridge is partnering with a highly respected, full-service business law firm with a longstanding presence in San Diego and a sophisticated client base to hire an experienced Legal Word Processing Specialist. This is an excellent long-term opportunity for someone who thrives in a high-volume legal document production environment and has advanced Microsoft Word formatting skills.

• Create, revise, format, proofread, and finalize complex legal and business documents
• Produce TOCs, TOAs, redlines, outlines, tables, mail merges, templates, and auto-numbered documents
• Transcribe interviews, hearings, and other materials involving multiple parties
• Prioritize and track incoming document-production requests and meet critical deadlines
• Proof final documents for formatting, grammar, accuracy, and completeness
• Communicate with attorneys and staff regarding project status and document issues
• Create and revise PowerPoint presentations and Excel spreadsheets as needed
• Scan, convert, format, and manipulate documents using Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office

• 2+ years of high-volume document production experience, preferably within a law firm
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, including styles, TOC/TOA, redlines, templates, headers/footers, outlines, and auto-numbering
• Strong skills in Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Knowledge of legal terminology and legal document formatting
• Typing speed of 70+ WPM
• Excellent proofreading, spelling, grammar, and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple urgent requests and changing priorities
• Strong communication skills and a professional, service-oriented approach
• Legal secretarial experience is a plus

Benefits: Eastridge Workforce Solutions offers the following benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements. Use this link https://applicantcenterstorage.blob.core.windows.net/public-documents/EWSb1cb390e-729b-47eb-ab2f-b92adafbdd07-2024EplicaBenefitSummaryTempExternal.pdf to learn more about benefits available to Eastridge’s temporary employees. Due to the varying length(s) of temporary assignments, Eastridge Workforce Solutions’ Temporary Staff are not eligible for paid time off, unless required by applicable state law in which the position is based. However, from time to time Eastridge’s clients may offer additional benefits to Eastridge employees while on assignment. Information about those benefits will be communicated when applicable.

Disclaimer: The compensation and benefits information in this posting represents Eastridge’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it might pay for this position. Eastridge reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity , and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity , gender e xpression, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eastridge Workforce Solutions also prohibits harassment or retaliation of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

Background Checks: Certain clients require Eastridge Workforce Solutions to perform background check s. Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Massachusetts Candidates: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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