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Create and edit legal documents to client specifications using applicable software. * Transcribe ... Minimum of two years' experience in a legal document production environment preferred. * Expert ...

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How much do legal document production jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for legal document production in the United States is $23.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $28.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Legal Document Production job?

A Legal Document Production job involves creating, formatting, and editing legal documents such as contracts, court filings, and correspondence. Professionals in this role ensure documents meet legal standards, firm guidelines, and client requirements. They often use specialized software to maintain accuracy, consistency, and confidentiality. This role is essential in law firms, corporate legal departments, and government agencies to support legal teams efficiently. Strong attention to detail, knowledge of legal terminology, and proficiency in document processing tools are key skills required for this position.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in Legal Document Production?

Professionals in Legal Document Production are responsible for formatting, proofreading, and assembling various legal documents such as contracts, briefs, and correspondence. Their day often involves working closely with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff to ensure that documents meet strict quality and confidentiality standards. They may also manage digital filing systems and track document revisions to maintain version control. This role requires balancing multiple requests at once, prioritizing urgent tasks, and adhering to tight deadlines common in legal environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Legal Document Production position, and why are they important?

To excel in Legal Document Production, proficiency in document formatting, strong attention to detail, and knowledge of legal terminology are essential, often supported by experience in legal settings or specialized training. Familiarity with legal document management systems, word processing software, and digital filing tools is highly valued. Outstanding time management, organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively make candidates stand out in this position. These capabilities are crucial for ensuring the accuracy, professionalism, and timely delivery of legal documents in a fast-paced environment.

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Infographic showing various Legal Document Production job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,194 per year, or $23.2 per hour.

Legal Document Specialist - 3rd Shift (Hybrid)

RR Donnelley

Phoenix, AZ โ€ข Hybrid

$19.19/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago


Job description

Company Description

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry's most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

Job Description

RR Donnelley is adding Legal Document Specialists to their team!

In this role, we are seeking a Word Processing professional to support time-sensitive project requests by working with a team of individuals across multiple shifts and locations. Candidates must enjoy producing quality work and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction. Knowledge in legal word/document processing using various legal software, tools, Microsoft Office suite is an added advantage.

Must be able to commute to Phoenix, AZ

Shift:ย  9pm - 5:30am, Monday - Friday

Training:ย  Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5PM (6 weeks)

Pay: $19.19 hourly plus $3.00 shift differential

Hybrid: After 90-day probation 3 days onsite 2 days remote

Responsibilities:

  • Create, edit and format legal documents to firm specifications using a variety of software applications
  • Convert, clean and format documents to/from different file formats
  • Create charts, graphs, tables, and spreadsheets as requested
  • Create and/or edit Tables of Authorities and Table of Contents
  • Perform data entry utilizing various software applications
  • Transcribe analog or digital dictation files
  • Restore/recover corrupted document files as necessary
  • Provide telephone help desk support to troubleshoot application queries
  • Complete all assigned jobs by the deadline in an accurate and timely manner
  • Handle sensitive and/or confidential documents and information
  • Follow established policies and procedures at all times
  • Perform additional duties as necessary or assigned
Qualifications

Skills:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Flexibility to work overtime as required
  • Ability to work through complex legal document markups and instructions in a timely and accurate manner
  • Ability to prioritize various requests and deadlines simultaneously
  • Ability to interact with client and team members in a professional and respectful manner at all times
  • Minimum typing speed of 60 wpm with 95% accuracy

Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree with 3+ years experience in legal word processing or document production environment preferred
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Office programs including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint required
  • Experience and exposure in any of the legal word processing tasks below
    • Creating TOAs, TOCs, inserting automated cross-references, converting PDFs to Word using a variety of software, applying Word styles using macros, troubleshooting problem documents including redlines and documents containing multiple numbering schemes, style separators, cross-references, and other automated fields
  • Transcription experience a plus
  • Knowledge of legal terminology and legal citations preferred
Additional Information

The rate of pay for this role at the noted RRD location is $19.19/hour. Typically, roles follow stepย progressions to a target rate or set increments over time. Depending on the role, in addition to the hourlyย rate of pay, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shiftย differential, call-in, and/or stand-by pay. RRD's benefit offerings include medical, dental, and visionย coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and otherย voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistanceย and employer/partner discounts.

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All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans