Word Processor & Admin Support Specialist
Potomac, VA - USA
Job Summary
Shulman Rogers is seeking a Word Processor & Administrative Support Specialist to provide high-quality document production and administrative support to attorneys and practice groups across the firm. This position is responsible for producing formatting proofreading and editing complex legal documents while also providing administrative assistance as needed to ensure efficient day-to-day addition this position includes scheduled daily reception coverage. A successful candidate will have law firm experience and must be highly organized detail-oriented and customer service focused.
PRIMARY Duties and Responsibilities:
Word Processing & Document Production
- Typing and formatting documents such as reports letters memos manuals spreadsheets and presentations.
- Transcribe and revise tapes and handwritten materials containing correspondence memoranda and project work in the daily production of legal documents. Edit and finalize documents and copy and disseminate to clients attorneys and staff.
- Ensure documents are properly formatted according to firm guidelines and templates.
- Manage document versions and revisions as needed.
- Create edit and update tables charts graphics and graphs within documents.
- Convert documents between formats (PDF Word Excel PowerPoint) and clean up formatting as needed.
Administrative Support
- Provide administrative support to assigned attorneys and practice groups based on business needs and workload.
- Assist with scheduling meetings conference calls and appointments.
- Assist with opening new matters organizing electronic and paper files and maintaining document management systems.
Reception Coverage
- Provide scheduled daily reception coverage during lunches breaks or other designated periods.
- Professionally greet clients and visitors.
- Answer screen and route incoming telephone calls.
QUALIFICATIONS and Skills:
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional certification in word processing.
- 3 years of experience preferably in a legal or professional services environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills to effectively prioritize and manage workload.
- Ability to proof and perform editing (e.g. punctuation grammar spelling) of routine office correspondence and forms.
- Familiarity with document management systems and file sharing platforms is preferred.
- Experience supporting multiple professionals in a fast-paced environment.
This position is full-time in-office.
We offer a competitive salary benefits package and work-from-home flexibility along with opportunities for professional growth and development.
Required Experience:
IC