Creative Legal Document Specialist - London, United Kingdom - Career Legal

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2 weeks ago

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Creative Legal Document Specialist

Permanent

9:30am - 5:30pm

Hybrid working

£56,000 - £60,000 per annum

A new permanent role has just been created in a large US law firm based in beautiful offices in the City close to Bank tube station.

The firm are looking to hire a CREATIVE Document Specialist who can provide document processing services such as creating, editing and otherwise manipulating legal documents and other work products for attorneys throughout the Firm.

This role will be using PowerPoint to an advanced level, alongside MS Word, and basic InDesign skills will also be required.

This role will be working from home on a Monday and Friday, then in the firms' offices Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

The annual salary will be up to £60,000 per annum alongside a very generous 10% annual bonus, free breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks when in the office, and an exceptional perks, and benefits package on top.

The role will be working within an upbeat and lively team where you will be responsible for effective workflow within the department to ensure deadlines and expectations are met

Key responsibilities will include:

Monitoring workflow and ensuring all document requests are processed within required timescales and to the quality and standard required, negotiating deadlines and managing expectations as necessary. Closely liaising with the Secretarial Manager regarding workflow and other issues.
Creating and revising legal documents to Firm's specifications using the Firm's latest software and version of MS Office.
Producing financial statements, flow charts, presentations, letters and other documents, marking for cross references, Table of Contents, Table of Authorities, defined terms, and indexing.
Scanning and formatting documents; converting documents to/from different software packages, transcribing tapes, producing mail merge documents, creating closing sets, CD labels and fillablepdf forms, and preparing document comparisons.
Designing and implementing presentations, multimedia projects, posters, covers, and producing graphics for proposals.
Troubleshooting document issues.
Proofreading work for quality, ensuring accuracy and correct formatting and brand compliance where appropriate.
Collaborating and conferring with stakeholders and subsequently researching, proposing and implementing specific document solutions as required.
Initiating improvements in documents.
Managing multiple projects with revolving deadlines.
Performing other duties as requested, directed or assigned.
Maintaining an accurate diary log of all work performed.
Providing technical document support / training to the secretarial department as required.
Supporting and assisting the secretarial department as required.
Developing and maintaining SharePoint sites/libraries.
Knowledge of software specific to the legal industry, i.e. iManage, Numbering Schemes, Workshare.
Although not essential InDesign experience would be an advantage.
Ability to edit, proofread and implement inline changes.
Advanced understanding of technical documents.
Advanced documentation layout and formatting skills.
Highly motivated, independent individual with a flexible and proactive approach.
Meticulous attention to detail.