Job Description

Put your legal and organizational skills to work at Snell & Wilmer, one of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the Western United States.  We currently have an opening for a LEGAL DOCUMENT SPECIALIST in our WORD PROCESSING DEPARTMENT.   

The successful candidate will be able to handle day-to-day work challenges and adjust to multiple demands, priorities and rapid change.  This position requires the ability to edit large, complex documents in a timely manner with extremely close attention to detail.  Also required is advanced skill in the areas of document formatting and blacklining.  The incumbent must possess excellent proofing and editing skills as well as the ability to function independently and possess good follow through.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Types memos, correspondence, meeting interviews and legal documents.
• Audio transcription from .mp3/.wav files, tapes and CD's.
• Edit large, complex documents in a timely manner with extremely close attention to detail.  Prepares PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets and Visio drawings.
• Processes several scans/scan cleanups.
• Electronically files documents in numerous courts.
• Develops and maintains smooth working relationships with attorneys and peers.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Minimum of 5 years of legal secretary or legal word processing experience to include strong litigation skills. 
• Advanced skill in the areas of document formatting and blacklining.
• Excellent proofing and editing.
• Must be able to type 70 wpm. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite is required. 
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Legal experience in litigation and intellectual property is a plus.

Snell & Wilmer offers a competitive performance-based compensation and benefits package, including health and life insurance, 401K, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program.  Snell & Wilmer is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Company Description

Founded in 1938, Snell & Wilmer is a full-service business law firm with more than 450 lawyers practicing in 15 locations throughout the United States and in Mexico. The firm represents clients ranging from large, publicly traded corporations to small businesses, individuals and entrepreneurs. Snell & Wilmer and its lawyers have been recognized by clients and peers for exceptional legal skills and ethical business practices with various distinguished awards. Corporate Board Member magazine recognized Snell & Wilmer as the number one law firm to work with in Phoenix for 12 consecutive years; and the firm was named a “Go-To Law Firm®” as reported in Corporate Counsel®, a national magazine for general counsel. Snell & Wilmer is renowned for having extensive experience in a full range of transactional and litigation legal services. The firm’s range of practices include, among others: bankruptcy, bioscience, business litigation, construction, corporate, employee benefits, energy/environmental, healthcare, intellectual property, international, labor/employment, product liability, real estate/zoning, tax, and trusts/estates.