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Job Description
Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the nation's premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers across the United States. Akerman is seeking an experienced legal Document Specialist to join our team. This fully remote position supports attorneys and staff across all firm offices and is ideal for a technology-savvy professional who thrives in a fast-paced law firm environment. The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time, with participation in a mandatory rotating on-call weekend schedule. The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years of legal document production experience, exceptional technical and document formatting skills, and the ability to deliver outstanding customer service while managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Key Responsibilities
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.