Are you a Microsoft Word expert who loves building automated solutions that make work faster and easier? Our client is looking for a Legal Document Automation Specialist to lead the development of our document production tools and templates. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys solving problems, writing clean VBA code, and creating systems that help legal teams work more efficiently.

What You’ll Do

Build advanced Microsoft Word templates with sophisticated formatting, styles, numbering, and automation.

Create and maintain macros, UserForms, and VBA scripts to streamline the creation of legal documents.

Develop master templates for key legal filings—Complaints, Statements of Damages, Special Letters, Discovery Requests, and Pleadings.

Provide high-level (Tier 3) support for Word issues, including repairing corrupted documents and fixing formatting problems.

Customize the Microsoft Office Ribbon with firm-specific tools for easier document production.

Partner with legal secretaries and practice leaders to identify workflow issues and create technical solutions.

Keep the template library updated to reflect new court rules, branding changes, and software updates.

What You Bring

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert certification — required.

Deep expertise in Microsoft Word, including advanced formatting, styles, field codes, and content controls.

Strong VBA programming skills with the ability to write clean, well-documented code.

Experience with RibbonX/XML customization.

3–5 years working in a law firm or legal department (preferred).

Strong problem-solving abilities and a talent for translating user needs into technical solutions.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical staff.

Exceptional attention to detail.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

The Know Your Rights poster is available here:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf

The pay transparency policy is available here:
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.