Senior Word Processor

duties and responsibilities of this position include creating, editing, and manipulating legal documents; converting and formatting documents from one application to another; and proofreading documents for accuracy.

- Performs initial input of legal documents from drafts, handwritten notes or tapes utilizing Word and other software.

- Extensive editing of complex, large volume legal documents.

- Creates special forms, graphs, tables, special merge documents, etc.

- Perform regular redlines and track changes redlines on Word documents and PDF documents.

- Mark headings and citations and generate table of contents and table of authorities on documents when needed.

- Create and revise pleadings for various state and federal courts.

- Process eligible documents for electronic signature using.

- Performs miscellaneous legal secretarial duties at Office Administrator's request.

- Minimum 5 years of related work experience including legal word processing.

- Must have advanced word processing skills, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Knowledge of Crowther, DocX Tools, and DocuSign a plus. Converting and formatting documents from one application to another; proofreading documents for accuracy.

Creating, marking, and generating TOCs and TOAs and redlining.

- Competency in other PC applications including e-mail, troubleshooting software and hardware issues, etc. Experience with scanning and clean-up procedures preferred.

- Excellent written communication skills including familiarity with legal terminology, grammar, spelling, document formats, etc. required. Proven ability to prioritize and organize work, deviating from standard procedures as circumstances require.

Dykema offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and success of our employees both personally and professionally. This includes competitive health, dental, and vision insurance plans, along with flexible paid time off (PTO), holiday leave, and a retirement savings plan with profit sharing for eligible employees.

Other benefits include flexible spending programs, health savings account, commuter benefits, and personal and parental leave programs. We prioritize work-life balance and offer wellness programs, and access to mental health support. Additionally, employees enjoy access to professional development programs, a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, and various employee discounts and perks.

We are committed to providing a benefits package that helps our team thrive and feel valued. The offered salary will be determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, work location, individual skill set, previous/applicable experience, education, external market data and consideration of internal equity.