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 Our client, a global law firm located in the Financial district is seeking a permanent Legal Word Processor for a Hybrid 2nd Shift Monday- Friday 4p-12a. Position Summary: Professional Word Processing Specialist with seven to fifteen years of experience preferably in the WP Department of a law firm. This individual should have demonstrated proficiency in document production, understand urgency, be flexible and be able to communicate with all levels at the firm. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Duties and Responsibilities include and are not limited to: Technical: • turn-around documents and projects accurately and expeditiously • follow Best Practices • QA check own work (no proofreader on staff) • research new projects; create quick guides when new projects warrant it • troubleshoot for self and Users • will be trained to work on projects for other departments Administrative: • record all activity in the WP Traffic Log (incoming/outgoing work, times worked) • must understand, adhere to protocols, procedures and policies at Firm and Department levels • monitor the WP email production Inbox and Conflicts email production Inbox • prioritize jobs by deadline; negotiate deadlines when necessary • follow delivery and special instructions provided by Users • check the WP Inbox to ensure all requests have been handled (ensure nothing is missed) • flexibility to attend training sessions outside of the regular shift as needed Position Specific Skills and Requirements Skills: • typing speed: 75+ wpm with 5 (or fewer) error count • speed and accuracy are of utmost importance. (No proofreaders to check work.) • proficiency in advance features and troubleshooting in the following applications: o Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Advance functions o Adobe Acrobat o OmniPage o Best Authority o DocXTools • edit, input, conversion cleanup, format in full (clean up, style, code) documents • transcribe using Philips or typing live dictation • hands-on experience with large documents and projects. Requirements: • seven to fifteen years of experience as a Word Processor (preferably in a large law firm) • regular attendance and punctuality • overtime and working on some Firm-observed holidays is a job requirement • enthusiastic to learn and accept new responsibilities Education and General Requirements: • degree and certificates are a plus • seven to fifteen years of hands-on experience as a Word Processor preferably in a law firm.