Word Processor Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

A Word Processor in the admin industry is pivotal for the creation, editing, and refining of documents including reports, memos, and correspondences. They are responsible for converting rough drafts, voice recordings, or raw data into a polished end product. They use various software programs for word processing, spreadsheets, and database management, ensuring all documents and reports accurately represent the organization's standards. Accuracy, attention to detail, speed, and a keen eye for formatting, grammar, punctuation, and spelling are crucial skills for this role.

Before becoming a Word Processor, one could have roles as an Administrative Assistant, a Data Entry Clerk, or a Typist. These positions help develop key skills such as touch typing, familiarity with software tools, and understanding of office procedures, which are critical for a Word Processor. Relevant certifications that can boost a Word Processor's credentials include Certified Administrative Professional (CAP), Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), and certification in relevant software programs such as WordPerfect or Adobe Acrobat. This demonstrates proficiency in word processing and other administrative software.

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Khmer Transcriber (In Office: Glendale, CA)

  • Glendale, CA (13 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Glendale, CA (13 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

Location: Glendale, CA office (not remote) Status: Project-based Pay: $26.00 per hour Benefits: Flexible schedule Requirement: Read and type in Khmer With Productive Playhouse, native Khmer...

1st Shift Intake Data Processor

  • Cypress, CA (16 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cypress, CA (16 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Our client, a medical device company in Cypress, CA, is seeking a 1st Shift Intake Data Processor to join their team. You will be part of intake room team. The ideal candidate will have job...

Braille Transcriber

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago

Company:**Los Angeles Unified School District**Open Job Opportunity:** Braille Transcriber**SALARY DETAILS**$30.97 - $37.82/hourly**APPLICATION FILING DATES**July 23, 2024 - open until...

Hebrew Transcriber (In Office: Glendale, CA)

  • Glendale, CA (13 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Glendale, CA (13 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Location: Glendale, CA office (not remote) Status: Project-based Pay: $26.00 per hour Benefits: Flexible schedule Requirement: Read and type in Hebrew NOTE: This project may not launch until the...

Intermediate Typist-Clerk

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago

Routinely access office equipment such as video display terminals, word processors, or personal computers to input data, perform computations, or produce documents, not requiring the formatting or programming...

Hebrew Transcriber (On-site) Glendale, CA

  • Glendale, CA (13 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Glendale, CA (13 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Location: Glendale, CA (not remote) Status: Project-based Pay: $26.00 per hour Benefits: Flexible schedule Requirement: Read and type in Hebrew NOTE: This project may not launch until the end of...

PROMOTIONAL ONLY Elementary - Clerk Typist II (K-8)

  • Inglewood, CA (6 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Inglewood, CA (6 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 6 days ago

About the Employer Inglewood Unified School District, located in beautiful Southern California. Centrally located within the greater metropolitan Los Angeles area, Inglewood Unified School...

PROMOTIONAL ONLY Elementary - Clerk Typist II (K-8)

  • Inglewood, CA (6 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Inglewood, CA (6 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Inglewood Unified School District, located in beautiful Southern California. Centrally located within the greater metropolitan Los Angeles area, Inglewood Unified School District is the only...

Document Controller

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 7 days ago

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries,...

PROMOTIONAL ONLY Clerk Typist II - Elementary

  • Inglewood, CA (6 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Inglewood, CA (6 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Inglewood Unified School District is seeking qualified candidates for the Elementary Clerk Typist II and Substitute Elementary Clerk Typist II positions. This incumbent(s) will perform general...

Patient Intake Data Processor (Medical Device Manufacturing)

  • Cypress, CA (16 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Cypress, CA (16 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Our client, a medical device company in Cypress, CA, is seeking a 1st Shift Patient Intake Data Processor to join their team. You will be part of intake room team. The ideal candidate will have...

Intermediate Typist Clerk

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 14 days ago

Salary Range: $ $18.49 - $24.70 per hour SUMMARY The Department of Mental Health (DMH) within Los Angeles County is looking for Intermediate Typist Clerks (ITC) to join our Directly Operated...

Automotive Document Specialist - Car Dealership

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 19 days ago

Growing and Dynamic Car Dealership is looking to hire Automotive Document Specialist's. Great Benefits: 401K with matching Paid Time Off Possible Career Paths From This Position Are: Sales...

Intermediate Document Controller

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 20 days ago

Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database software and demonstrates proficiency in Revit....

Process Documentation Specialist's Needed (Part Time)

  • Van Nuys, CA (20 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Van Nuys, CA (20 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Entertainment Company is looking to hire Process Documentation Specialist's Needed (Part Time) **Company is looking for individuals that have created manuals/processes/procedures THIS MUST BE...

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Salary for Word Processor Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

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Highest Education Level

Word Processors in Los Angeles, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
28.5%
High School or GED
25.0%
Associate's Degree
20.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.9%
Master's Degree
6.6%
Some College
3.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%
Some High School
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Word Processors in Los Angeles, CA
Less than 1 year
48.5%
1-2 years
28.1%
4-6 years
13.2%
2-4 years
6.0%
None
4.0%
10+ years
0.2%


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