Business Center Specialist

Job title: Business Center Specialist

Position summary

The Reed Smith Business Center is a 24/7 document production department. This position is responsible for the accurate completion of work submitted to the department from offices throughout the Firm. Responsibilities include an array of administrative support such as word processing, data entry, and other general clerical work. The essential functions listed below are not exhaustive and may be changed from time to time as necessary.

Job duties and responsibilities

• Creating and formatting documents from hand written or marked-up documents, via pdf or audio format including, but not limited to, memos, letters, charts, check requests, briefs, pleadings, agreements, deeds, leases, benefit plans, and other documents.

• Creating and formatting Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, Table of Authorities (TOA), and Table of Contents (TOC).

• Revising previously created documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.

• Accurate entering of timekeeper time entry into the accounting system as requested.

• Receiving and distributing electronic faxes.

• Database entry, editing, sorting, and reporting.

• Scanning and saving documents to Digital File, as well as using Adobe Acrobat and other file formats such as tif, gif, and jpg.

• Updating contact lists.

• Creating electronic books/manuals using Adobe Acrobat.

• Transcribing digital dictation using various applications.

Job duties and responsibilities included are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Reed Smith reserves the right to revise or modify job duties and responsibilities at any time.

Requirements

• Education: High School diploma or its equivalent. College-level classes or business school preferred.

• Experience: Two years experience with Microsoft Word applications. Experience with Excel and PowerPoint preferred. Knowledge of Mandarin, French and/or German is a plus.

Skills

• Please Note: Selected candidates will be required to take online clerical tests for Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Typing.

• Strong typing (80 wpm), formatting and proofreading skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently. Excellent knowledge and usage of Microsoft Office. Must be able to decipher various handwriting styles. Requires high level of concentration to work on lengthy documents. Demonstrated ability to produce accurate work product and meet deadlines. An ability to understand and follow specific and detailed instructions.

• Additional information

• Supervisory responsibilities: None

• Equipment used: Personal computer and other office equipment such as telephone, calculator, copier, scanner, etc.

• Essential job functions

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and perform tasks requiring prolonged and/or extensive computer use.

• Ability to use computers, telecommunications, and digital collaboration tools to perform core job responsibilities.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Ability to work extended hours/firm holidays as required to meet project, client, or business needs.

• Working conditions

• Works remotely. Occasionally called upon to work hours in excess of your normal daily sche

• This is a non-exempt position. The hourly wage range for this role is 19.71 to 29.67 per hour, with an estimated annual compensation range of 41,000 to 58,000, based on expected hours. This represents the presently anticipated pay range for this position. Actual pay may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.

• Pittsburgh, Miami, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta – 19.71–24.52 per hour (approximately 41,000–51,000 annually based on expected hours)

• Chicago – 25.82–29.67 per hour (approximately 47,000–54,000 annually based on expected hours)

• Philadelphia – 22.60–25.96 per hour (approximately 47,000–54,000 annually based on expected hours)

• Washington, DC – 24.04–27.88 per hour (approximately 50,000–58,000 annually based on expected hours)

Available Shifts:

• Shift 1: Sunday–Thursday, 9:00 p.m.–5:30 a.m. ET

• Shift 2: Tuesday–Saturday, 7:00 p.m.–3:30 a.m. ET

• Employee benefits overview

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Medical Insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Virtual Health Services

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Accident Insurance

• Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• Critical Illness Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Short-Term Disability Coverage

• Long-Term Disability Coverage

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Lyra Health Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid Family Leave (for eligible Exempt and Non-Exempt staff)

• Transportation Benefit

• Back-up Child Care Services

• College Coach Program

• Pet Insurance

• Paid Sick Time (for Exempt staff)

• Paid Time Off (available to all full-time, non-temporary employees)

• Reed Smith offers a challenging work environment, business casual dress code and a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, flexible benefits program, tuition assistance, and generous 401(k) plan.

• Reed Smith is an Equal Opportunity Employer with Core Values of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork & Respect, Innovation, and Impact. Reed Smith also provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with law, including in the application and interview process.

• Qualified candidates only. No search firms.

Location

Global Solutions - Pittsburgh, PA Atlanta, GA Chicago, IL Dallas, TX Houston, TX Miami, FL Philadelphia, PA Princeton, NJ Washington, DC

20 Stanwix Street, Suite 1200, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, 15222

999 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 2500, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 30309

10 South Wacker Drive, 40th Floor, Chicago, Illinois, USA, 60606

2850 N. Harwood Street, Suite 1500, Dallas, Texas, USA, 75201

1221 McKinney Street, Suite 2100, Houston, Texas, USA, 77010

200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 2600, Miami, Florida, USA, 33131

1717 Arch Street, Suite 3100, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 19103

506 Carnegie Center, Suite 300, Princeton, New Jersey , USA, 08540

1301 K Street, N.W., Suite 1000, East Tower, Washington DC, District of Columbia, USA, 20005

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Benefits

• Medical & prescription coverage

• 401(k) Retirement plan

• Health savings & flexible spending accounts

• Dental & vision coverage

• Paid time off & holidays

• Life & disability coverage

• Mental health support

• Family-building support

• Parental leave programs

• Back-up child care

• Commuter & transportation benefits

• Voluntary benefit options

• Benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents and governing law. Eligibility may vary based on employee classification, work location, FTE status, length of service, and other applicable criteria.