Word Processing Operator

Summary: Staff designated at Dickinson Wright PLLC (“the Firm”) as Word Processor are responsible for operating under established policies and procedures to perform a variety of word processing functions to produce documents for the Firm’s attorneys and staff. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and responsibilities of staff designated as Word Processor at the Firm include but are not limited to:

1. Manage the work flow of projects to ensure completion within prescribed time requirements and constraints;


2. Typing correspondence and reports from handwritten copy and drafts;


3. Operate standard office equipment such as photocopiers, fax machines, personal computer, and dictation equipment;


4. Create, revise and print documents utilizing computer system software, macros, forms file, and/or OCR;


5. Utilize legal formats and terminology when setting up documents;


6. Work one-on-one with attorneys as needed;


7. Convert and format documents from other computers, downloads, when needed;


8. Maintain logs for daily projects, provide daily reports, when requested;


9. Provide assistance to secretaries and attorneys regarding Microsoft Word, templates.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities Required:

Word Processor must:

1. Possess interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate with a diverse group of clients, attorneys, and staff and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact;


2. Possess interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate by phone and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact;


3. Possess the ability to read and write at a level normally acquired through the completion of high school in order to produce legal documents;


4. Possess the ability to type routine forms, reports, correspondence and like from rough draft or transcription at a level of 70 wpm;


5. Possess the ability to handle stressful situations, a diverse and high-volume workload, and provide value in a professional manner;


6. Possess the ability to understand and utilize computer equipment and software (Microsoft Word, Compare-Rite, NetDocuments, Adobe) in order to process documents;


7. Possess the ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and distribute work to ensure completion under prescribed constraints;


8. Possess the ability to proofread typed material for grammatical, typographical or spelling errors;


9. Work occasionally requires a high level of mental effort and strain when performing a high volume of clerical tasks and performing other essential duties;


10. Possess the ability to retrieve and distribute files and written documents;


11. Possess the ability to analyze work flow projects and incoming calls, prepare activity reports as requested.

Working Conditions:

Normal law office environment with little exposure to noise, dust, temperature.   

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements. Please note that a variety of factors determine compensation, including geographic location, experience, relevant degrees and certifications, and other applicable factors authorized by law.

Dickinson Wright offers a generous benefits package for eligible fulltime employees within our U.S. offices, including health, dental, and vision; 401(k) and profit sharing plans; paid vacation; and parental leave. Additional elective programs include: a health flexible spending account, a health savings account, identity theft protection, a dependent day care reimbursement account, commuter benefits, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, an employee assistance program, and emergency travel assistance.

We are an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.