Akerman LLP

Akerman LLP, founded in 1920 by Alexander Akerman and John Moses Cheney, is a leading U.S. law firm headquartered in Miami, Florida, with over 700 lawyers and b

Legal Document Specialist – Word Processing

Location

Florida

Posted

8 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Senior

Professional Certificate5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Legal Document Specialist – Word Processing

Akerman LLP

• Prepare, edit, format, and proofread complex legal documents. • Create and update Tables of Contents (TOCs), Tables of Authorities (TOAs), pleadings, briefs, and other legal filings. • Convert, format, and troubleshoot documents across multiple platforms and applications. • Provide helpdesk support for document-related and software application issues. • Assist attorneys and staff with document production requests and technical questions. • Maintain a high level of accuracy and quality while meeting strict deadlines. • Communicate professionally and effectively with attorneys, staff, and management. • Stay current with technology and software enhancements to serve as a firm resource for document preparation best practices. • Provide general administrative and office support as needed.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in legal document production within a law firm or professional services environment.
  • Advanced proficiency in: Microsoft Word 2016/365 (required)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Best Case
  • Best Authority
  • iManage
  • Strong expertise in: Complex document formatting and styling
  • TOC and TOA creation
  • Document conversions and cleanup
  • Transcription and document production
  • Ability to troubleshoot document and software issues independently.
  • Experience providing helpdesk or technical support preferred.
  • Familiarity with an incident ticketing system is a plus.
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong team-oriented mindset and exceptional customer service skills.

Benefits

  • competitive compensation package
  • comprehensive benefits
  • opportunity to work with a collaborative and supportive team of professionals

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