Legal Document Specialist – Word Processing

Akerman LLP

Legal Document Specialist preparing and formatting complex legal documents for law firm. Supporting attorneys and staff with high accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced proficiency in legal document production, including complex formatting, TOC and TOA creation, and document troubleshooting. Maintains high accuracy and quality while providing exceptional customer service and support in a fast-paced legal environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Microsoft Word 2016/365Complex Document FormattingTOC and TOA CreationDocument Conversions and CleanupHelpdesk Support

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Hard Skills

Document ProductionTranscriptionDocument Formatting and StylingDocument TroubleshootingIncident Ticketing System Familiarity

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailTeam-Oriented MindsetCustomer Service SkillsOrganizational SkillsAbility to Work Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointAdobe AcrobatBest CaseBest AuthorityIManage

Industry Keywords

Legal Document ProductionLaw FirmProfessional ServicesDocument Preparation Best Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare, edit, format, and proofread complex legal documents.
Create and update Tables of Contents (TOCs), Tables of Authorities (TOAs), pleadings, briefs, and other legal filings.
Convert, format, and troubleshoot documents across multiple platforms and applications.
Provide helpdesk support for document-related and software application issues.
Assist attorneys and staff with document production requests and technical questions.
Maintain a high level of accuracy and quality while meeting strict deadlines.
Communicate professionally and effectively with attorneys, staff, and management.
Stay current with technology and software enhancements to serve as a firm resource for document preparation best practices.
Provide general administrative and office support as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years of experience in legal document production within a law firm or professional services environment.
Advanced proficiency in: Microsoft Word 2016/365 (required), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Best Case, Best Authority, iManage.
Strong expertise in: Complex document formatting and styling, TOC and TOA creation, Document conversions and cleanup, Transcription and document production.
Ability to troubleshoot document and software issues independently.
Experience providing helpdesk or technical support preferred.
Familiarity with an incident ticketing system is a plus.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Strong team-oriented mindset and exceptional customer service skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
Comprehensive benefits
Opportunity to work with a collaborative and supportive team