Primary Responsibilities
The Senior Technical/Graphics Specialist provides advanced document and graphics support using expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite, as well as other firm supported software. This role requires excellent creative judgement, attention to detail and time management skills. The Senior Technical/Graphics Specialist must be self-motivated, resourceful and have outstanding written and oral communication skills.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Conceptualize and design graphics for invitations, newsletters, advertisements, posters, banners and brochures, using firm design guidelines and templates
Create, revise and customize PowerPoint presentations
Create litigation graphics and demonstratives
Illustrate patent drawings
Minor video editing
Perform clean-up and formatting of common document types
Assist with more difficult and complex production assignments
Train, mentor and knowledge share with other specialists
Proofreading and other general document processing tasks
Respond to inquiries regarding status of projects
Answer routine and complex questions regarding basic applications and department procedures
Assist the IT department in answering routine and complex help desk questions
Continue to develop proficiency with document production software and technical applications
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Minimum 7 years of progressive experience working in graphic design.
Degree in Graphic Design preferred.
Advanced knowledge and proficiency using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Premiere).
Advanced knowledge and proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience with action and macro development and document shortcuts
Accurate and proficient typing skills (minimum of 75 words per minute preferred)
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
High proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere and After Effects.
Microsoft PowerPoint expertise should include formatting and animating PowerPoint presentations using templates and standards, as well as analyzing and resolving PowerPoint issues.
Microsoft Word expertise should include the ability to troubleshoot non-standard documents, prepare tables of contents, prepare tables of authorities, set up and run mail merges, and create labels and badges.
Microsoft Excel expertise should include setting up spreadsheets, writing standard and complex formulas, complex formatting and setting printing parameters.
Adobe Acrobat expertise should include converting documents to PDF, hyperlinking, combining and embedding PDFs, creating fill-able PDF forms, revising PDF documents, and preparing redactions of PDFs.
Proficiency with several of the following software programs a plus: CAD, AIA, Visio, Transcribing Software, DocXtools, OmniPage 14 and ChangePro.
Ability to produce accurate work product with minimum revision
Excellent proofreading skills.
High level of technical aptitude and graphic creativity.
Ability to anticipate issues and opportunities and address them with limited to no supervision.
Ability to analyze tasks to organize, prioritize and handle multiple projects
Ability to function in a fast paced, high production environment.
Strong customer service and communication skills.
Flexibility to handle any tasks that are needed, maintain a flexible work schedule and work overtime as needed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
The expected salary range for this position is $70,000 - $75,000. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, skill set, and geographic location.
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please contact us at [email protected].
Skills Required
- Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in a graphic design environment.
- Degree in Graphic Design.
- Certification as a Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS).
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience with macro development and document shortcuts.
- Accurate and proficient typing (75 words per minute preferred).
- Expert Microsoft Word skills (TOC, tables of authorities, mail merge, complex troubleshooting).
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (complex formulas, formatting, print setup).
- Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills (template formatting, issue resolution).
- Adobe Acrobat skills (PDF conversion, fillable forms, redactions, CD preparation).
- Proficiency with several listed production tools (AIA, Kanguru Burner Tower, Epson Print CD, OJOSoft, Olympus Transcribing Software, DocXtools, Expert, OmniPage 14, Visio, document tracking software).
- High proficiency with QuarkXPress, Dreamweaver, Adobe CS5+ (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash, After Effects, Premiere).
- Excellent proofreading skills and ability to produce accurate work with minimal revision.
- Ability to train/mentor staff, manage multiple projects, and function in a high-production environment.
- Strong customer service and communication skills; flexibility to work overtime as needed.
- Ability to sit/stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds.
What We Do
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an international law firm with a particular focus on the technology & media, energy, financial services, and real estate & construction sectors. Recognized by legal research firm BTI Consulting as one of the top 20 firms for client service, Pillsbury and its lawyers are highly regarded for their forward-thinking approach, their enthusiasm for collaborating across disciplines and their authoritative commercial awareness. To learn more, visit pillsburylaw.com. To join the Pillsbury Network LinkedIn group for current and alumni attorneys and staff, go to http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1043837 Comment policy for this page: We reserve the right to remove any post that we deem offensive, inappropriate, or irrelevant to the purpose of this site.
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