Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A., is currently seeking a Legal Word Processing professional to support time-sensitive project requests in our Canton, Ohio office. Candidates must enjoy producing quality work and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction. Knowledge in legal word/document processing using Microsoft Office suite is required. Monday through Friday - 9:15 AM to 5:30 PM

Responsibilities

• Create, edit and format legal documents to firm specifications using a variety of software applications
• Convert, clean and format documents to/from different file formats
• Create charts, graphs, tables, and spreadsheets as requested
• Create and/or edit Tables of Authorities and Table of Contents
• Perform data entry utilizing various software applications
• Transcribe analog or digital dictation files
• Restore/recover corrupted document files as necessary
• Complete all assigned jobs by the deadline in an accurate and timely manner
• Handle sensitive and/or confidential documents and information
• Follow established policies and procedures at all times
• Perform additional duties as necessary or assigned

Required Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred with 3+ years' experience in legal word processing or legal field
• Experience and exposure in any of the legal word processing tasks below would be an added advantage;

• Creating TOAs, TOCs, inserting automated cross-references,
• converting PDFs to Word using a variety of software,
• applying Word styles using macros,
• troubleshooting problem documents including redlines and documents containing multiple numbering schemes, style separators, cross-references, and other automated fields

• Ability to work through complex legal document markups and instructions in a timely and accurate manner
• Ability to prioritize various requests and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact with client and team members in a professional and respectful manner at all times
• Flexibility to work overtime as required

Required Experience

• Minimum typing speed of 70 wpm with 95% accuracy
• Knowledge of MS Office programs including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of legal terminology and legal citations preferred
• Transcription experience a plus