Job Description

Thompson Coburn, a large full-service law firm with offices in seven (7) cities across the U.S., is in search of a full-time non-exempt Document Production Specialist to join one of its offices in St. Louis, Chicago, Dallas, or Washington, D.C. With over 400 attorneys and experience in 50 areas of law, Thompson Coburn is regularly recognized for providing clients with outstanding value and service. Driven by our core values of integrity, innovation and diversity, we collaborate and work in a welcoming, fast-paced, and inclusive environment.

We have a remarkable opportunity for an experienced word processing specialist who enjoys collaboration in a fully remote team.  The Document Production Specialist is responsible for providing exceptional document management, information processing and word processing services throughout the firm to include attorneys, paralegals, and other administrative staff. Because this is a fully remote position, to be successful the candidate must be self-motivated and able to work under tight deadlines. The position requires prior professional experience with significant drafting, word processing editing, proofreading and formatting responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilizes the firm’s workflow software program to create or duplicate documents from handwritten, typed or scanned drafts; revises and inputs edits from hard copy and/or digital dictation; proofreads end product.
• Customizes page layouts, formats and inserts pictures, tables, spreadsheets and video into documents and presentations.
• Understands and utilizes advanced Word functions such as numbering styles, Table of Authorities, Table of Contents, tracks changes, footnote/endnotes, comments, redlines, cross-references, complex editing, tables, mail merges, sorting, etc.
• Creates and edits Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to summarize data. Performs data entry in various databases and enters data into Excel spreadsheets and tables.
• Creates and edits Microsoft PowerPoint presentations to include embedding multimedia elements, such as audio and video.
• Troubleshoots and provides minor spot-training for assistants and/or attorneys on formatting and other document-related issues or refers assistants and/or attorneys to Training Department for more complex issues.

Experience and Education Qualifications

• Ability to draft legal documents, correspondence and reports at a speed of 65-70 wpm.
• Advanced skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and in converting PDF documents to Word.
• Minimum three (3) years of word processing experience required, preferably in legal environment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; an Associate degree preferred.
• Experience utilizing technologies to provide remote training is preferred.

Compensation

For applicants that meet the experience requirements for the role and are physically based in New York City, the expected salary range is $60,000 – $85,000 annually upon commencement of employment.  Starting salary will be determined on an individualized basis with consideration to prior experience and additional qualifications.  This is in addition to a comprehensive benefit package offered by the Firm.

Thompson Coburn LLP is a large, full service, multi-state firm with offices in Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, St. Louis, Southern Illinois, and Washington D.C. At Thompson Coburn, our behavior and the expectations we have of ourselves are guided by the values that we hold in the highest regard: integrity, a passion for excellence, a focus on serving the client, a value of diversity, innovation, creativity, trust, and loyalty. Within the Firm, we value each other as people and colleagues. In addition to the exceptional working environment and a competitive salary, Thompson Coburn provides the following benefit options to qualifying employees:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance & ADD policies
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) Profit Sharing plans
• Parking/Transportation Stipend
• Section 125 Plan (Pre-tax premiums, dependent care and medical reimbursement)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• College Savings Plan Deductions (529 Plans)
• Long Term Care

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

How to Apply

Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: Not Disclosed.

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