Dykema · 1 day ago
Senior Word Processor
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Performs initial input of legal documents from drafts, handwritten notes or tapes utilizing Word and other software.
Extensive editing of complex, large volume legal documents.
Creates special forms, graphs, tables, special merge documents, etc.
Transcribe tapes or digital dictation.
Perform regular redlines and track changes redlines on Word documents and PDF documents.
Convert documents from PDF to Word or Excel.
Create PDF fillable forms.
Extract, redact and revise PDF documents.
Mark headings, citations, generate Table of Contents and Table of Authorities on documents when needed.
Create and revise pleadings for various state and federal courts.
Create and revise PowerPoint presentations.
Perform Bates Stamping and Bookmarks on PDF documents.
Create and modify automatic numbering schemes and styles.
Create, use, and modify watermarks.
Perform mail merges of documents, envelopes, and labels.
Process eligible documents for electronic signature using.
Performs miscellaneous legal secretarial duties at Office Administrator’s request.
Qualification
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Required
High school diploma or equivalent educational training.
Minimum five years of related work experience including legal word processing.
Ability to work independently.
Must have advanced word processing skills, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Knowledge of Crowther, DocX Tools, and DocuSign a plus.
Converting and formatting documents from one application to another; proofreading documents for accuracy.
Creating, marking, and generating TOCs (Table of Contents) and TOAs (Table of Authorities) and redlining.
Experience with litigation and corporate documents.
Competency in other PC applications including e-mail, troubleshooting software and hardware issues, etc.
Excellent written communication skills including familiarity with legal terminology, grammar, spelling, document formats, etc.
Proven ability to prioritize and organize work, deviating from standard procedures as circumstances require.
Typing requirement of 70 wpm.
Preferred
Experience with scanning and clean-up procedures preferred.
Benefits
Transportation assistance
Company
Dykema
You should expect more from your law firm than only excellent legal counsel.
501-1,000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Len Wolfe
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Todd Welu
Chief Financial Officer
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