What are the responsibilities and job description for the GloDOCS Specialist I position at Latham & Watkins?
Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking a Global Document Specialist I to join our dynamic Global Document Services (“GloDOCS”) team.
About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.
About the role
As a GloDOCS Specialist I, you will be responsible for performing a variety of document support duties such as creating, editing and otherwise manipulating legal documents and other work product for attorneys and staff. Other key responsibilities include:
- Completing core-level projects in Word (e.g., creates new documents, formats, applies templates, generates TOC and TOA, and adds cross-references)
- Completing core-level projects in Excel (e.g., creates new workbooks/sheets, formats cells/tables/rows/columns, and uses simple formulas)
- Completing core-level projects in PowerPoint (i.e., revises slides, inputs/revises text, inserts graphics, and formats/reapplies slide design and layout)
- Utilizing Adobe Acrobat Professional to create .pdfs, compress .pdf files, create/revise forms, apply Bates numbering, add headers and footers, add bookmarks and hyperlinks, and crop pages as needed
Please note, the schedule for this role is Tuesday - Saturday, 6:00 pm - 1:30 am ET.
About you
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Possess core knowledge of applications typically used in a legal word processing environment, such as MS Office Suite, Acrobat, Interwoven, OmniPage, Visio, DocX tools, and other software
- Demonstrate well-developed and professional interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
- Display organizational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines
- Possess excellent attention to detail.
And have:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor’s degree desired
- Four (4) years related experience working as a word processor at a professional services organization desired
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Healthcare, life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 10 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
- Professional Development programs
- Employee discounts
- And more!
Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.
Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms.
Latham & Watkins LLP is committed to protecting the health and well-being of our employees and partners, their families, and members of our community against COVID-19. Accordingly, the Firm requires all partners and employees based in the United States to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Employees must present proof of full COVID-19 vaccination at the time that a conditional offer of employment is made. This policy is mandatory except for employees with a documented legally permissible exemption for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
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