Legal Word Processor

Job Description

Job Description

Legal Word Processor

Our client, a leading law firm located downtown Denver is looking for a Colorado resident remote 5 plus years Legal Word processor to support the legal practice groups with document revisions, edits, formats, and clean up. The hours for this position are Monday through Friday from 3pm to 11pm.

Responsibilities include :

Prepares, revises and formats legal documents using various software applications and according to project instructions. Proofreads revisions and formatting changes.

Converts documents from one file format to another, ensuring that converted documents are set up in firm templates, formatted properly and proofread against the originals.

Performs advanced legal document functions such as Table of Contents, Table of Authorities, bookmarking, cross-referencing, hyperlinking, and redlining.

Transcribes digital audio files to create written transcripts of recorded information.

Proofreads documents for spelling, grammar, language usage and punctuation.

Prepares documents for e-filing as needed and according to project instructions. E-files documents in federal and Colorado state court.

Reviews project-related emails, forms, and project entries in the department’s electronic project-tracking software to ensure instructions are understood. Follows up with project originator regarding any questions and with updates should circumstances change.

Diagnoses and troubleshoots problem documents and shares solutions and workarounds with colleagues.

Maintains contact and communication with fellow remote teammates regarding projects and workflow via Microsoft Teams and / or Outlook.

Performs other document-related tasks as requested.

The Legal Word Processor should have 5 plus years of legal document processing experience. Advanced legal software competencies are required, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, iManage, OmniPage Pro, Best Authority and Workshare Compare. Proficiency in e-filing in various courts at the federal level and within the state of Colorado is required and the ability to type a minimum of 60 wpm is essential. The firm offers a very competitive pay and benefits. The firm offers a 37.5 hour work week with paid overtime over 40 hours. The firm offers a robust wellness program and a generous PTO & paid holidays plan. Full-time employees become eligible for benefits on the date hire, with a benefits offering that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD& D, EAP, STD, and LTD. Also available are voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and long-term care insurances, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. In addition, the firm has programs that may provide for educational assistance. If you are qualified for this position, please email your resume to Director, mala.saraogi@roberthalf[dot][com] for immediate consideration!

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Legal Word Processor or in a similar role.
• Proficiency in advanced document processing software and formatting tools.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology and document structures.
• Experience with e-filing processes in federal and Colorado state courts.
• Excellent proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to convert and format documents while adhering to firm standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address document-related issues.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities when working with legal teams.