Simpson Thacher
WordProcessingOperator
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“Word Processing Operator at Simpson Thacher. Skills: MS Office proficiency, Legal document formatting, User support. Create legal documents. Revise legal documents”
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Problem solving skills; Troubleshoot document recover; Restore corrupted document files
Work overtime, Work flexible schedule
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2 to 4 years of relevant experience, Proficiency in MS Office, Intermediate knowledge of PowerPoint, Intermediate knowledge of Excel, Basic math skills, Ability to use discretion with sensitive and confidential information, Ability to effectively prioritize and plan work activities, Ability to meet deadlines in high pressure environment
Nice to Have
Experience in a large law firm, Knowledge of Adobe products, EDGAR experience
What You'll Do.
Create legal documents
Revise legal documents
Produce financial statements
Produce presentations
Produce other documents
Mark documents for cross references
Mark documents for Table of Contents
Mark documents for Table of Authorities
Mark documents for defined terms
Mark documents for indexing
Produce mail merge documents
Produce fillable-pdf forms
Prepare Change Pro comparisons
Troubleshoot document recover
Restore corrupted document files
Answer incoming calls to Word Support
Assist users with software
Provide document support
Handle remote input iSupport calls
Log calls into software ticketing system
Coordinate with Supervisor-Word Processing
Communicate with Supervisor-Word Processing
Maintain accurate diary log
Provide front desk coverage
Work flexible schedule
Perform other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate with Supervisor; Communicate workflow issues
Communication Scope
Present information verbally; Present information in writing
Full Job Description
The Word Processing Operator is responsible for creating, formatting, and revising documents, as well as retrieving text and data from electronic files. This role also provides user support for MS Office applications. **Responsibilities** * Create and revise legal documents to Firm’s specifications using the Firm’s latest software and version of MS Office * Produce financial statements, flow charts, presentations, letters and other documents, marking for cross references, Table of Contents, Table of Authorities, defined terms, and indexing * Scan and format documents; convert documents to/from different software packages, produce mail merge documents, and fillable-pdf forms, and prepare Change Pro comparisons * Troubleshoot document issues; recover/restore corrupted document files * Proofread work for quality and correct formatting * Answer incoming calls to Word Support and assist users with various software applications; provide document support utilizing remote access; input iSupport calls into software ticketing system * Coordinate and communicate with Supervisor-Word Processing regarding workflow and other issues * Maintain an accurate diary log of all work performed * Provide front desk coverage during the absence of Supervisor when necessary * Work overtime or flexible schedule as required to meet deadlines * Perform other duties as assigned **Required Skills** * Proficiency in MS Office Suite; intermediate level knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel * Knowledge of software specific to the legal industry, i.e. Worksite, Payne Numbering Scheme * Basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division * Strong attention to detail * Strong analytical and problem solving skills * Strong customer service skills * Ability to use discretion with sensitive and confidential information * Ability to effectively prioritize and plan work activities and meet deadlines in high pressure environment **Preferred Skills** * Experience in a large law firm preferred * Knowle
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