I am working with an international law firm who are looking for two DP Operators to either work 4pm-midnight or 5pm-1pm. Their DP team are based out of Manchester but these roles are fully remote. The salary is between £32,000-£42,000 with excellent benefits. For the first six months, whilst training, this will be on the dayshift.
My client is seeking an experienced Legal Document Specialist who has strong IT, communication and time management skills with solid experience of using Microsoft Office packages including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
This is a remote working role however, there may be the occasional requirement to attend their offices in accordance with business needs.
Duties
- To answer and respond to all incoming requests in a prompt and effective manner
- 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, offering advice when necessary
- Proofread all work to ensure accuracy, correct layout etc
- Advanced use of track changes and comparison software such as DeltaView
- Strip and reformat documents
- 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
- Raise awareness to the Head of Secretarial Services when documents, previously worked on at business unit level, have formatting issues to assist the firm in enhancing training programmes
- Scanning and document conversion
Technical Skills
- Advanced Word/Office skills are essential for this role as is the ability to produce, format and work with complex and lengthy documents and agreements
- MOS Word and PowerPoint desirable, but successful candidate would be expected to achieve this standard following training
- Fast accurate typing skills (minimum 70 wpm)
- Intermediate Excel skills
Skills/Experience
Proven experience within a document production unit in a law firm is desirable for this role, although training will be provided to successful internal candidates
Personal Attributes
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work in a pressurised environment
- Critical eye for detail
- Flexible
- Pro-active, 'can do' attitude; positive and resilient
- Strong communication skills
- Friendly and approachable
- Comfortable working with people of all levels of seniority
