Document Production Technician / Document Formatting Specialist.
Preston, Lancashire head office for training and then remote working available.
Working pattern 10am - 6pm Monday to Friday. Full time, permanent.
Salary + bonus scheme + benefits that support your health and wellbeing + hybrid working patterns.
If you thrive in a collaborative environment and excel at producing high-quality documents, we want you in our team.
You will support the entire firm by accurately and efficiently producing documents and dictations across various areas of law.
Key Responsibilities
* Create and amend documents from handwritten mark-ups accurately and in a timely fashion.
* Create documents and correspondence using digital dictation.
* Create tables, flowcharts and presentations to a high standard.
* Proofread all work to ensure accuracy, correct layout, etc.
* Advanced use of track changes.
* Advanced use of auto-numbering, cross-referencing and table of contents.
* Use of comparison software such as CompareDocs.
* Strip and reformat documents into firm house style.
* Troubleshoot problem documents using extensive knowledge to find solutions.
* Ensure house style is adhered to and promoted on all documents.
* Ensure all documents that come through the department are correctly formatted and stable.
* Document conversion – PDF to Word.
* Conversion of video meetings/upload to Bighand for transcription.
* Bundling of Court and Employment Tribunal e-bundles to include pagination, book-marking and hyperlinks.
Skills and Experience Required
* Advanced Word/Office skills are essential for this role, as is the ability to produce, format and work with complex and lengthy legal documents and agreements.
* Fast, accurate typing skills (minimum 70 wpm)
* Intermediate Excel and PowerPoint skills.
* Proven experience within a Document Production Team in a law firm is desirable for this role, although training will be provided to the successful candidate.
* Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
* Critical eye for detail.
* Pro-active, “can do” attitude.
* Knowledge of BigHand, iManage and/or Proclaim case management systems is desirable.
Why Napthens?
* Flexible remote working available after training period.
* Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive and engaging team.
* Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and development.
Ready to bring your document wizardry to us in the new year?
Apply now and be part of a team dedicated to excellence in legal documentation.