Summary
The Word Processing Supervisor works directly with and supports management and
is responsible for assessing and coordinating work requests and assigning work
items to all team members and other internal administrative departments as
appropriate.
Shift Option
- Saturday to Monday (Saturday-Sunday: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm, Monday: 8:00 am - 8:30
pm)
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
* Serve as one of the Word Processing’s primary contacts providing guidance to
attorneys regarding administrative requests while projecting confidence and
competence to facilitate the coordination and completion of work requests and
assignment of resources
* Work with the Senior Manager and the Manager to evaluate, prioritize and
assign incoming work requests to Word Processing team members and enlist
support from other administrative departments as required
* Meet with attorneys to plan support of special assignments and requirements;
assign and dispatch work to appropriate personnel. Respond to attorney
inquiries regarding status of work requests; assess requests and coordinate
support in order to meet deadlines; provide attorneys with status updates by
phone or email
* Support management with the coordination and monitoring of workflows, team
schedules and breaks, manage workflow queues, maintain accurate logs of all
incoming and completed work (ServiceNow)
* Monitor active jobs, perform quality-control on completed jobs and review
work product for accuracy prior to finalizing and responding to attorney
inquiries regarding status
* Prioritize department’s workload by evaluating urgency, potential impact and
implications; coordinate with management, attorneys and department staff to
ensure deadlines are met
* Participate in the work of non-supervisory team members to facilitate
productivity or to overcome difficult aspects of work
* Research and troubleshoot work orders and provide feedback to the Resource
Center Senior Manager or Word Processing Manager as required
* Provide administrative support to management with detailed recordkeeping and
report generation; including preparation of shift turnover reports as needed
(included in ServiceNow)
* Review, assess and perform document creation/modification; assign them
accordingly
* Arrange Word Processing conference calls, video meeting, and meeting
logistics
* Coordinate with the Back Desk to prepare internal distributions and FedEx,
UPS, or courier shipments; deploy messengers, taxis, or hand delivery when
required
* Assess and plan training needs, evaluate job performance, conduct annual
performance reviews, maintain all employee records and refer team members to
the manager or senior manager for coaching and/or disciplinary discussions,
as necessary
* Assess staffing requirements for the following shift and arrange additional
coverage as necessary (temp/staff), including holiday coverage
* Maintain day-to-day operations and ensure a clean, organized center with
adequate inventory of supplies, software and equipment
* Work flexible schedule as required
* Perform other duties as assigned
Education
Required
* High school diploma or GED
Preferred
* Bachelor’s degree
* Notary certification
Skills and Experience
Required
* 2-4 years of relevant experience in a center-based environment
* Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to teamwork, collaboration,
and professionalism
* Ability to effectively lead, motivate and encourage Word Processing team
members
* Superior customer service skills, with a view toward building relationships
with internal clients, other administrative staff, and Word Processing team
members to achieve results
* Ability to oversee the workflows of multiple professionals, providing
assistance and support where required
* Ability to prioritize, plan work activities and meet competing deadlines in a
fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
* Ability to clearly present information verbally and in writing
* Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions
* Outstanding telephone skills and etiquette
* Advanced Knowledge of MS Office Suite
* Basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
* Strong attention to detail and a commitment to providing excellent work
product
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Commitment to discretion when working with sensitive and confidential
information
* Client focused with the ability to quickly develop organizational astuteness
and produce work within the attorneys’ and clients’ parameters and in support
of the Firm’s guidelines and corporate branding
Preferred
* Knowledge of Adobe products, iManage, Numbering Assistant, DocXtools, and
Litera
* Experience in a large law firm
Salary Information
NY Only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $115,000 to
$130,000 at the time of posting.
The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without
limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position,
years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or
other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the
applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is
exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible.
Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
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