Job Overview

Our client is looking for a meticulous Microsoft Word Document Processor to prepare expert witness reports for editorial review. This is a document production role focused on formatting accuracy rather than content editing. The successful candidate will ensure every report is clean, correctly structured, and formatted to house standards, allowing editors to focus entirely on clarity. Additionally, you will play a key role in building and maintaining the internal formatting guide to ensure standards remain consistent and scalable as the team grows.

Schedule

• Flexible during client business hours, SYD (40 hours per week)

Responsibilities

• Document Formatting & Production: Apply correct report templates, ensuring consistent headings, fonts, spacing, styles, and layout. Correct numbering across all sections and cross-references.
• Accuracy Checks: Verify appendix labeling and alignment, fix spelling and typographical errors, and ensure tables, figures, and headers/footers are accurate.
• Technical Production: Convert and prepare final documents in Word and PDF formats; troubleshoot formatting issues in lengthy or complex documents.
• Internal Guide Development: Develop and maintain an in-house formatting guide capturing step-by-step procedures for templates, numbering, and appendices.
• Version Control: Maintain document accuracy across revisions and ensure all standards evolve alongside company growth.
• Collaboration: Liaise with internal teams to meet turnaround deadlines and support smooth operations through administrative tasks.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in a Word Processing, Document Production, Legal Document Technician, or similar role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word (Styles, Templates, Track Changes, automatic numbering, section breaks).
• Experience working with lengthy, complex documents to a high standard of accuracy.
• Strong eye for formatting consistency, numbering accuracy, and document structure.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple documents under tight deadlines.
• Ability to identify and resolve inconsistencies in formatting and cross-references.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Business Administration, English, Communications, Office Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in legal, professional services, or document production environments highly regarded.
• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat and PDF preparation.
• Experience writing or maintaining internal style guides, templates, or process documentation.

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations
• Annual performance incentives and monthly cash rewards for outstanding performance

Note

Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.