Word Processor

Winstead PC; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Winstead PC is hiring for a position in their Word Processing team, providing exceptional document production services across various practice areas. The successful candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office and advanced Word skills.

The role involves converting documents, formatting, and creating marketing materials using various software tools. Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects are essential for this fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have advanced skills in Microsoft Word, including automation and formatting.
• Proficiency in converting and formatting documents between Adobe PDFs and MS Word.
• Must type at least 80 words per minute and be organized.

Responsibilities

• Convert Adobe PDFs to MS Word documents and vice versa.
• Clean and format MS Word documents applying styles and generating tables of contents.
• Create labels and letters using MS Word’s mail-merge feature.

Skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office products

Advanced Microsoft Word skills

Familiar with NetDocuments

Experience with Adobe Photoshop

Experience with Visio

Typing speed of at least 80 words per minute

Organized and detail-oriented

Able to balance multiple projects

Tools

NetDocuments

Adobe Photoshop

Visio

BigHand software

Litera Compare

Draftable

Job description

Winstead PC is seeking an experienced individual to work as part of the Word Processing team providing the firm with exceptional document production services. The position provides support across a wide range of practice areas and across all firm offices. This position could reside in our Houston, Dallas or Austin office.
Qualifications
Candidates must be proficient with all Microsoft Office products, and possess advanced Microsoft Word skills including automation, navigation, tracking changes, formatting, mail merge, styles, numbering and inserting and editing footnotes, endnotes, indices, and tables of contents and authorities. Additionally, candidates must be proficient with NetDocuments or have familiarity with document management systems. Experience or knowledge of graphics programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Visio is a plus. Experience or knowledge of DocXtools is also a plus but not required. Successful candidates type at least 80 words per minute and are experienced in balancing multiple projects and deadlines, organized, detail-oriented, efficient and have the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Essential Job Functions

• Convert Adobe PDFs to MS Word documents (and vice versa), using firm-issued conversion software.
• Clean and format converted MS Word documents, applying styles, cross-referencing and generating tables of contents and authorities.
• Revise MS Word documents from handwritten copies (often sent via PDF) or via track changes.
• Create labels and letters, using MS Word’s mail-merge feature.
• Set up state pleading templates for discovery responses.
• Create and format PowerPoint presentations using specific design templates and layouts consistent with firm branding.
• Create and revise diagrams, tables and organizational charts.
• Create and revise Excel spreadsheets, using filters and basic formulae.
• Format Excel spreadsheets for printing and converting to Adobe PDFs.
• Compile, edit and create Adobe PDFs with internal/external hyperlinking.
• Create bookmarked e-binders.
• Prepare Adobe forms, organizing pages, redacting and applying specific headers and footers.
• Utilize BigHand software for transcribing audio files.
• Generate comparisons using Litera Compare and Draftable.
• Assist with creating marketing materials and proposals.
• Apply expertise to troubleshoot document or software issues.
• Prepare and send e-mails with attachments to clients on behalf of attorneys as needed.
• Stay abreast of technology and software changes within the firm to be an “expert” in document preparation.