Logo of Huzzle

Home

Matches

Explore

Manage

Document Automation Specialist

image

Trowers & Hamlins

Jul 11

Applications are closed

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Birmingham, +2

Requirements

  • Experience in a similar role within a law firm, using Contract Express / HighQ document automation technology.
  • Specialist knowledge and experience in building, updating, and maintaining automated products and providing support including trouble shooting, managing user access and setting up security.
  • Ability to accurately and efficiently assess the capability and potential of legal technology products and vendors and their compatibility with the Firm’s wider technology.
  • Diplomacy skills to assist with the typical change management issues inherent in any implementation of new technologies and processes;
  • Working knowledge and awareness of the current legal technology landscape
  • Experience of managing legal automation projects from inception to completion.
  • An understanding of the structure, complexity and organisation of legal documents.
  • But it's not just about experience and qualifications. We're looking for someone who also:
  • Has excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail
  • Is a team player with a positive and proactive attitude.
  • Has strong organisational skills and an ability to prioritise work effectively
  • Is filled with drive and enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, flexibility and commitment.
  • Has excellent presentation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Using technology to automate documents and ensuring that the output complies with house style and is formatted, cross referenced and numbered correctly.
  • Keeping up to date with market trends and developments in legal automation and providing insights
  • Working collaboratively with people across all levels of the firm
  • Designing and implementing automation solutions and providing technical expertise in the creation of these
  • Ensuring good relationships with legal technology platforms and internal stakeholders
  • Establishing and delivering training sessions to facilitate the transfer of technical knowledge to colleagues.
  • Managing legal automation product upgrades and leading technical work streams
  • Providing technical expertise, support, and training to fee earners.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Document Automation Specialist position?

The primary focus of the Document Automation Specialist position is on document automation, while also being part of the wider legal technology team and having opportunities to work with the latest developments in legal technology.

What are the key responsibilities of a Document Automation Specialist?

Key responsibilities include automating documents to ensure compliance with house style, keeping up to date with market trends, collaborating with stakeholders, designing and implementing automation solutions, managing legal automation product upgrades, and delivering training sessions to colleagues.

What type of experience is required for this role?

Experience in a similar role within a law firm, particularly using Contract Express or HighQ document automation technology, is required. Additionally, candidates should have specialist knowledge in building, updating, and maintaining automated products.

What kind of skills are essential for success in this role?

Essential skills include excellent written and verbal communication, strong attention to detail, strong organisational abilities, and a proactive attitude. Additionally, diplomacy skills to manage change and experience with the current legal technology landscape are important.

What educational or technical knowledge is necessary for this position?

Candidates should possess knowledge of the structure, complexity, and organization of legal documents, as well as an understanding of legal technology products, including the ability to assess their compatibility with the firm’s wider technology.

What would a potential candidate need to demonstrate during the application process?

A potential candidate would need to demonstrate relevant experience with legal automation projects, strong technical expertise, effective communication and presentation skills, and a positive, team-oriented attitude.

Are there opportunities for professional growth in this position?

Yes, as part of the legal technology team, the Document Automation Specialist will be exposed to the latest developments in legal technology and have opportunities to work with various tools to enhance the automation offering.

What type of training responsibilities may be included in this role?

The Document Automation Specialist will be responsible for establishing and delivering training sessions to facilitate the transfer of technical knowledge to colleagues and providing technical expertise and support to fee earners.

How important is collaboration in the Document Automation Specialist role?

Collaboration is very important, as the role involves working with people across all levels of the firm to design and implement automation solutions and ensure successful adoption of new technologies.

image

Trowers & Hamlins

International law firm with a broad commercial, real estate, litigation and private wealth practice.

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Trowers & Hamlins is well known for its eclectic mix of specialisations combining sector leadership in the UK and across the Middle East. We help businesses and governments change the way we live and work for the better. We do this by providing commercial advice geared towards tackling tomorrow's challenges in industry. We are well known for our expertise in the real estate sector, and have thriving commercial, social housing, banking and finance, and private wealth practices, in addition to specialist practices such as planning, tax, pensions, and environment. We are a top-50 UK law firm and undertake work around the globe. We have over 170 partners and more than 1000 employees. The main office is in the City of London, with three UK regional offices in Birmingham, Exeter and Manchester. Outside the UK we have more than 80 lawyers and four offices across the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region (including Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dubai and Oman), as well as an office in Malaysia.