Overview:
Mayer Brown LLP is a leading global law firm with offices in 27 key business centers across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
We are a collegial, collaborative, and diverse firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential.
If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are achievement, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be the person we are seeking to join our Document Services department in our Chicago office as a Document Specialist.
This role is responsible for the creation, preparation, troubleshooting and proofreading of documents in all forms of MS Office media, Firm specific applications, and other Firm equipment for a variety of requestors.
Responsibilities:
Provides advanced word processing and document management assistance as required
Provides departmental phone coverage, assists with distributions, inputting timekeeping, duplicating, pdfs, emails and assisting attorneys/requestors in any manner necessary to ensure the highest level of service to the client
Acts as back-up Intake role as needed, interacting with workflow applications
Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives
Qualifications:
Education/Training/Certifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience has been directly related to the functions of the job
Professional Experience:
Minimum of two years secretarial experience required
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, required
Accurate keyboarding skills, required
Minimum typing speed of 70 wpm, preferred
Legal background, preferred
Performance Traits:
Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors
Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities
Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Physical Requirements:
May require occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.
The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion.
Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401 (k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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