Williams Lea is hiring for a Legal Document Production Associate, Sr. for our Century City office to work Monday to Friday 1:30 pm to 10:30 pm!

Pay: $38.25 hourly

Benefits:

• Various health insurance options & wellness plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug)
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan Including Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Domestic Partner Coverage
• Commuter Benefits
• Legal Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional Employee Perks and Discounts

The Legal Document Production Associate, Sr. position is responsible for providing word processing and/or document production services for our clients.

Job duties

• (* denotes an “essential function”)
• ​*Perform document production work according to established policies and procedures
• *Thoroughly assess job request, identify correct process needed to produce documents and ensure appropriate completion throughout task lifecycle
• *Exercise independent judgment & use established procedures, standards and formats to edit, proofread, convert, create, transcribe or otherwise complete document production requests to client satisfaction
• *Demonstrate intermediate to advanced use of equipment/technology/software and hardware necessary to perform job functions
• *Assist with coordination of document production services, preparation, intake, and workflow within team including, but not limited to:
• ​Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), including formatting documents with Styles and Excel formulas
• Generating/creating Table of Contents/Table of Authorities
• Scan, clean and converting documents to/from different file formats (e.g., PDF to Word)
• Inputting/creating and revising documents
• Transcription
• Proofreading
• Creation of legal pleadings, including knowledge of pleading format according to both California state and federal court rules
• *Troubleshoot more complex software or hardware problems
• *Utilize appropriate logs and/or tracking software for all assigned work
• *Meet contracted deadlines for accepting, completing, and delivering all work
• *Communicate with peers, supervisor or client on job or deadline issues
• Help foster a proactive environment of continuous service enhancement and relationship building with the client
• Handle sensitive and/or confidential documents and information
• Perform Quality Assurance on work of others
• Train more junior staff members
• Assist peer teams with proofreading, design or other document production and preparation, as needed
• Complete other tasks and assignments as assigned by management
• Interact with clients in person, over the phone or electronically
• Adhere to Williams Lea policies in addition to client site policies
• Use equipment and supplies in a cost-efficient manner

Job qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Higher level education preferred or equivalent work experience
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in a legal/litigation word processing environment
• Advanced skill in the use of MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); strong keyboarding and typing skills
• Adept with other software programs for editing and/or creating legal documents
• Knowledge of a legal timekeeping or job tracking system is preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment, working both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to prioritize work, balance projects and meet deadlines in a timely manner
• Strong attention to detail with good organizational skills and emphasis on accuracy and quality
• Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential documents and information
• Ability to make independent decisions that conform to business needs and policy
• Ability to troubleshoot more complex or advanced tasks, equipment, or software concerns on own; understands when to escalate a problem to a supervisory level
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including professional telephone and email etiquette in the face of immediate needs and pressure
• Must be self-motivated with positive can-do attitude
• Proven customer service skills are required to create, maintain and enhance customer relationships
• Must be able to interact effectively with multi-functional and diverse backgrounds

Statement of other duties

• This document describes the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions

Working conditions

• Position operates at sites with maximum of 24/7 operations. Individual shift requirements will vary by site
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Work is performed in a professional work environment
• Professional attire required
• Hazards include working with office machines (computers, peripherals, copiers, faxes, scanners, bindery equipment, paper cutters, paper, toner) and cleaning supplies
• Must be able to work sitting down all or most of the time

Who we are: In a rapidly changing world, the ability to innovate and break new ground drives progress. Williams Lea has harnessed this ability for more than 200 years.

Our 5,200 talented employees worldwide are experts in delivering efficient business processes in complex and highly regulated environments.

We’re always progressing. Connecting technology with expertise and strong processes to transform support services. As we enter our third century, we continue helping businesses thrive in a future driven by digitization and virtualization.

It is the policy of Williams Lea to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity of expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

Williams Lea is a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing.