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 attention to detail and typing skills to us in the new year?
Apply now and be part of a team dedicated to excellence in legal documentation.