Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Akerman LLP is one of the nation’s premier law firms, with a robust team of over 700 lawyers. They are seeking an experienced Legal Document Specialist to support attorneys and staff across all firm offices in a fully remote position. The role involves preparing and proofreading legal documents, providing technical support, and ensuring high-quality standards under tight deadlines.
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
Skills
- Minimum 5 years of experience in legal document production within a law firm or professional services environment
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word 2016/365 (required)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Acrobat
- Advanced proficiency in Best Case
- Advanced proficiency in Best Authority
- Advanced proficiency in iManage
- Strong expertise in complex document formatting and styling
- Strong expertise in TOC and TOA creation
- Strong expertise in document conversions and cleanup
- Strong expertise in transcription and document production
- Ability to troubleshoot document and software issues independently
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities
- Strong team-oriented mindset and exceptional customer service skills
- Experience providing helpdesk or technical support preferred
- Familiarity with an incident ticketing system is a plus
Benefits
- We offer a competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits
- The opportunity to work with a collaborative and supportive team of professionals
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