We have an exciting opportunity for a Document Checker to join A&O Shearman, Belfast office.
Document Services consists of 10 teams delivering the following services: The Bridge (Document Services Helpdesk), Document Centre (Document Production, Creative Services, Presentations and Document Checking), Central Records, Central Scanning and E-bible, Office Assistants, Practice Support and Print Room.
What you will do
* Proofread a wide range of documents for spelling, sense and grammar in accordance with house style guides or bespoke client requirements, ensuring the highest standard of documentation
* Carry out other checking tasks, both ad hoc and as part of standard departmental practice, to ensure that the quality of documentation is in line with the expectations of the firm
* Take instruction from the department's clients, clarifying queries as appropriate, following the required administrative and technical procedures
* Provide advice for clients with regard to the use of English language or house style issues and editing documents to improve readability if requested
* Provide guidance to other Document Centre teams on styles, formatting and use of the English language
* Keep personal workload under active review and to advise colleagues responsible for workflow, the department's clients or Supervisor immediately of any potential issues
* Effectively utilise CRM system to manage personal workload, adding updates and pertinent information in real time to facilitate smooth execution/handover on ongoing projects
* Provide occasional cover for workflow coordination duties in the absence of the workflow coordinator, involving scheduling of work within the team and liaising with fee earners to discuss job requirements
* Be flexible with regard to work location and working hours. It may sometimes be a requirement to work in the London office for special projects and meetings. Although training will be provided on shift
* whenever possible, it may sometimes be necessary to attend certain training courses off shift
* Working set hours of Tuesday to Saturday 9.00am to 5.30pm
What you will have
* Legal, financial or similar professional proofreading services experience preferred
* Experience of working on complex technical documents
* Eye for detail and computer literacy
* Thorough understanding of working in a deadline-driven environment, ideally 24/7
* Committed to personal development
* Excellent oral and written communication
* Excellent client service skills
* Proven organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage own workload
* Flexible and proactive approach
* Committed to delivering a high standard of service
What we can offer you
At A&O Shearman, we recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services including GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, online discounts and lifestyle management services.
Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.
We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do however remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together.
Please note this role is based in the A&O Shearman Belfast office, with an onsite presence required in line with our hybrid working policy.
If this role is not of interest we may have another suitable opportunity here for you at A&O Shearman! Visit our careers portal at A&O Shearman Careers and submit your CV to our Talent Network to be notified when the perfect opportunity becomes available.