Business Services Specialist

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$78,000.00/yr - $92,000.00/yr

ABOUT JENNER & BLOCK

Jenner & Block LLP is a law firm with a fearless reputation and global reach, high‑level problem solvers in litigation, government controversies, investigations, regulatory challenges, and complex corporate transactions. With offices in Century City, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC, the firm represents a wide range of clients, counseling Fortune 100 companies, large privately held corporations, major nonprofits, top universities, private equity investors, and Native American tribes.

Consistently recognized as a firm that stands up for its values with its commitment to justice and community service, Jenner has been named the No. 1 pro bono firm 13 times in the United States by The American Lawyer.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Business Services Specialist (BSS) is an integral part of the Business Services Team (BST) and reports to the Supervisor, Business Services. BST provides advanced application and document support for lawyers and professional staff in all offices. Using Windows 10, Microsoft 365, Adobe, and other software tools, the team creates and corrects complex legal documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, as well as marketing material and other firm content.

The BSS efficiently and accurately proofreads documents, presentations, and various communications, both digital and print, in accordance with in‑house style guides and usage manuals. The BSS ensures the accuracy of department work product, including revisions, original input, and conversions. Additionally, the BSS will have the opportunity to contribute to various firm‑wide initiatives in close coordination with departments such as Finance, Marketing, and Operational Excellence.

This is a non‑exempt hybrid position in the Chicago office working 3 days in the office and 2 days remotely. The hours are 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Monday through Friday.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• In accordance with in‑house or court‑or client‑specific style guides and usage manuals, efficiently and accurately proofread documents, presentations, and various firm communications.
• Using Windows 10, Microsoft 365, Adobe, and other applications, create or correct complex legal documents, spreadsheets, and presentations according to specifications.
• In collaboration with other professional teams, develop, edit and assist with print and digital communications and content.
• Machine translate or transcribe documents, audio recordings, and video.
• Convert and clean up PDFs.
• Proactively support lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff by anticipating needs and proposing solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrable ability to absorb and apply nuanced instructions and document‑specific style and usage rules, often in little time, while maintaining accuracy.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills, including but not limited to:
• Styling documents and creating TOCs and TOAs;
• Working with Slide Master and templates, data and graphs, and brand‑compliant icons and images in PowerPoint; and
• Using advanced functions, generating pivot charts and tables, and utilizing V‑LOOKUP in Excel.
• Advanced Office 365 including SharePoint.
• Adobe Creative Cloud proficiency preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style, The Redbook, Black’s Law Dictionary, and similar authorities preferred.
• Ability to use and read proofreaders’ marks preferred.
• Net Documents or similar document management system.
• Asana or similar project management applications.
• Able to work overtime as needed.
• LTC4 or Microsoft Office Specialist certification preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ related experience.

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the primary duties and responsibilities for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all tasks or responsibilities that may be assigned. The role may include additional duties, specialized projects, and other tasks as required. The firm reserves the right to modify or adjust the…