Simpson Thacher

WordProcessingOperator

$90–90k New York, New York, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Word Processing Operator at Simpson Thacher. Skills: MS Office proficiency, Legal document formatting, User support. Create legal documents. Revise legal documents”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills; Problem solving skills; Troubleshoot document recover; Restore corrupted document files

Eligibility Requirements

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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