A leading law firm on the East Coast is seeking a skilled Document Support Specialist to join their team. This role involves expert document creation and support for the Structured Finance Department.
About the Opportunity:
This position is designed for professionals comfortable with East Coast hours and handling a high volume of documents. The role offers flexibility as hybrid or fully remote work and contributes to crucial document support operations.
- Hybrid or Remote: 2-3 days in office or fully remote
- Shift: Day
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM with a 30-minute or 1-hour unpaid lunch
- Setting: East Coast Offices (NYC, Boston, DC, Charlotte, West Virginia)
Responsibilities:
The Document Support Specialist will be responsible for:
- Creating, editing, and formatting legal documents and presentations using MS Office Suite
- Applying advanced document formatting techniques
- Converting documents across software applications and preparing fillable PDFs
- Troubleshooting and resolving document issues, including file recovery
- Supporting document production for closings and filings
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in a similar role within a law firm or professional services
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat
- Familiarity with legal terminology and document standards
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential information discreetly
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Desired Skills:
- Preferably 3+ years of experience specifically in a law firm
- Bachelor’s degree
- Certifications in advanced document processing tools are a plus
- Proficiency in additional legal software
- Strong client service orientation
