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The Stevens & Lee Companies
Word Processing Specialist
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A Proofreader reads manuscripts, reports, scripts and other written documents carefully to check for errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation. Reviews writing for inconsistencies in style. Marks corrections and revisions using standard proofreading notations.
$53,411 / year median in Pennsylvania
-13% projected decline
Job Description
Word Processing Specialist The Stevens & Lee Companies•1.0 Reading, PA Job Details Full-time 5 hours ago Qualifications Data integrity assurance Digital recording transcription method Confidential information handling Legal correspondence preparation Microsoft Outlook Spreadsheets Content editing Word embeddings Mid-level Legal firm experience High school diploma or GED Data integrity and documentation Continuous improvement Task prioritization Decision making iManage Data conversion Microsoft Teams Contracts Full Job Description Powerful Partnerships. Standout Solutions. Among the 200 largest law firms in the country, StevensLee is a full-service law firm with 230 lawyers serving clients from 19 offices. Our lawyers provide strategic and practical legal counsel at both the regional and national levels and remain dedicated to solving clients' most complex problems and delivering an exceptional client experience. The firm is the cornerstone ofThe StevensLee Companies, a platform of affiliated professional service firms thatprovidea full range of legal, investment banking, financial advisory, insurance risk management,publicaffairsand government consulting services. Job Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Word Processing Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating, formatting, editing, and finalizing complex legal documents with precision and efficiency. You will work closely with attorneys, paralegals, and other support staff to ensure all documents meet the firm's high standards of quality and compliance. Primary Responsibilities (responsibilities include but not limited to) Create, edit, and format legal documents including correspondence, various legal documents, contracts, spreadsheets, and presentations using Microsoft Office Suite and other legal software Converting and formatting documents from one application to another and proofreading for accuracy according to the firm's standard format Creating, marking, and generating TOCs (Table of Contents), TOAs (Table of Authorities), and redlining Assisting with work intake and department work requests Transcribe documents or conversations from recordings Collaborate with attorneys and other professionals on special projects to meet tight deadlines Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential documents while always maintaining data integrity Qualifications Minimum high school diploma or demonstrated equivalent experience in relevant field. Skills and Abilities Prior experience in a document production or word processing role, preferably in a legal or professional services environment Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) Familiarity with legal technology such as iManage, Litera Create, NTD, and DocXtools is preferred Able to foster a team culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality, with an emphasis on service Proven ability to prioritize and organize work, and make independent decisions when to deviate from standard procedures as circumstances require Must be reliable, punctual, and attentive Desire to continuously learn and grow within the company Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.