Location : Charlotte, NC
Job Type : Full-time
Salary : $24 / HR
Summary
Are you looking to join an industry-leading law firm? As the Word Processing Associate, you'll join our Electronic Discovery team, creating, formatting, and quality-checking legal and business documents with precision and consistency in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Format, edit, and produce legal and business documents including contracts, pleadings, and reports
- Proofread for grammar, punctuation, style, and formatting accuracy
- Apply redlining, version control, and prepare complex tables, cross-references, and hyperlinks
- Transcribe audio content, convert document formats, and enhance accessibility via indexed content
- Create and manage fillable PDF / Word forms
- Coordinate workflows and intake processes with team members and stakeholders
- Perform batch printing, OCR scanning, and repro / printing quality control
- Identify and flag inconsistencies in deal names, dates, passwords, and ensure alignment with index or document metadata
- Collaborate with Knowledge teams and interface directly with clients
- Assist with document automation (mail merges, response shells), training, and continuous process improvements
- Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
Qualifications
1-2 years of experience with legal documents and law firm environmentsPrior experience with Electronic Discovery (EDS / E-Discovery)Strong knowledge of legal formatting standards, Bluebook / APA citation, and document management systemsProficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Adobe Acrobat Pro, iPro, LAW, Kofax, and PDF DocsExperience with audio transcription, fillable forms, batch printing, and OCR workflowsStrong written and verbal communication skillsFamiliarity with timekeeping or job tracking systems is a plusAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.