Overview
Legal Word Processor Jobs in Tinton Falls, NJ at The Axel Group
The Axel Group is seeking a Legal Word Processor to join our client’s team in Monmouth County. This position will provide critical administrative and document production support to attorneys and staff in a fast-paced legal environment. The ideal candidate will have strong Microsoft Word skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to produce polished, accurate legal documents while managing multiple priorities.
This is an excellent opportunity for an organized and detail-oriented professional looking to build or continue their career within a professional legal environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, format, edit, and proofread a wide variety of legal documents and other attorney materials.
- Format documents according to established firm standards, attorney preferences, and individual practice group requirements.
- Utilize advanced Microsoft Word functions, including styles, templates, pagination, tables, tables of contents, numbering, headers/footers, track changes, and document formatting.
- Review completed documents for accuracy, consistency, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and overall presentation.
- Assist attorneys and legal staff with document revisions, redlining, track changes, and maintaining accurate document versions.
- Convert and format documents from various sources while maintaining consistent layouts and professional presentation.
- Handle time-sensitive document requests and prioritize multiple assignments while meeting strict deadlines.
- Work closely with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff to ensure documents are completed accurately and delivered within requested timeframes.
- Maintain and update document templates and ensure appropriate formatting standards are consistently followed.
- Assist with printing, scanning, copying, electronic filing, and organization of legal documents and correspondence.
- Manage incoming telephone calls and direct inquiries to the appropriate attorney or staff member in a professional and courteous manner.
- Welcome clients, visitors, and other guests while maintaining a professional and organized office environment.
- Assist with conference room scheduling and meeting coordination as needed.
- Provide general administrative and clerical support to attorneys and staff to help ensure efficient day-to-day office operations.
- Maintain organized electronic and physical files and handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
- Coordinate with internal team members to address document requests, administrative needs, and other time-sensitive priorities.
- Support additional administrative, document production, and office-related projects as needed.
Requirements
- Previous experience with legal document formatting, word processing, or legal administrative support required.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, including styles, track changes, tables, tables of contents, pagination, and document formatting.
- Exceptional attention to detail with strong proofreading and editing skills.
- Ability to identify and correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, formatting, and consistency issues.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
- Professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven professional environment.
- Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal and client-service skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Prior law firm experience preferred.
Compensation
- Salary: $50,000–$55,000, based on experience
Pay: $50,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Law office: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: Legal Word Processor
Company: The Axel Group
Location: Tinton Falls, NJ
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