Document Services Supervisor- Law Firm

LEGACY LEGAL RECRUITING LLC

Document Services Supervisor- Law Firm

New York, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Bonus based on performance

    Flexible schedule

    Free food & snacks

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Document Services Supervisor (Hybrid - NYC)

    We are seeking an experienced Document Services Supervisor to lead a Document Services team and oversee the production of high-quality legal documents. This role combines hands-on document formatting and editing with team leadership, workflow management, and deadline oversight. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced legal environment.

    Location: New York City (Hybrid) Status: Exempt Reports To: Document Services Manager

    Key Responsibilities

    Team Leadership

    Supervise the daily operations of the Document Services Department.

    Manage workflow, assign tasks, and ensure deadlines are met.

    Coach, support, and develop team members.

    Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback.

    Document Production

    Create, format, edit, and finalize a variety of legal documents, including:

    Pleadings

    Motions and briefs

    Contracts

    Correspondence

    Memoranda

    Transactional documents

    Ensure all documents meet firm, court, and client requirements.

    Quality Control

    Proofread documents for accuracy, grammar, formatting, and consistency.

    Maintain high quality standards and attention to detail.

    Document Management

    Prepare document comparisons and redlines.

    Create and update Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities.

    Convert PDF and other file formats into editable documents.

    Maintain and update firm document templates.

    Workflow & Deadline Management

    Coordinate time-sensitive projects and court filing deadlines.

    Prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.

    Partner with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff to ensure timely completion of work.

    EDGAR Filing Oversight

    Coordinate and oversee the EDGAR filing process with paralegals and document specialists.

    Monitor filing deadlines and accuracy.

    Support department training and ensure EDGAR-related software remains current.

    Qualifications

    Required Skills

    Advanced Microsoft Word skills, including:

    Styles and formatting

    Track Changes

    Cross-references

    Bookmarks

    Automated document features

    Experience with document management systems and PDF software.

    Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

    Familiarity with legal citation formats.

    Typing speed of at least 80 words per minute.

    Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

    Education & Experience

    College degree.

    Prior legal document processing or legal word processing experience required.

    Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.

    Flexible work from home options available.