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Legal Document Specialist - (12 month fixed term contract)

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Michelmores LLP

14d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Legal
  • Bristol

AI generated summary

  • You must have legal document production experience, accurate typing (60+ wpm), advanced Microsoft Office skills, excellent communication, attention to detail, and a client-focused, team-oriented approach.
  • You will convert documents to house style, transcribe dictations, proofread materials, create presentations, and ensure professional document presentation.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in legal document production.
  • Accurate typing skills (audio and copy typing) of at least 60 words per minute.
  • Good / advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and any other core systems implemented by the Firm.
  • Ability to strip document formatting and reformat in house style and to repair problem documents either on own or with support from IT.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; effective communicator at all levels (written and verbal):
  • Excellent telephone manner.
  • Client focussed approach to work and ability to work under own initiative.
  • Good organisational skills with a flexible and methodical approach towards workloads and changing priorities.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • A commercial, pro-active 'can do' and professional approach to work.
  • Conscientious, approachable and enthusiastic.
  • Able to quickly build confidence, respect and trust with others.
  • Must interact well with others in a sensitive and effective way - a team player.
  • Understand the importance of confidentiality and use of discretion.

Responsibilities

  • Converting precedents into our house style.
  • Transcribing digital dictations and producing and amending documents, correspondence, reports, legal form and attachments from a variety of sources, in house style (unless a third-party document) and in line with the firm's specific systems and procedures.
  • Proof-reading and checking all documents to ensure they are correct, in line with house style and, where applicable, attachments have been included or highlighted to the relevant Legal Support Assistant.
  • Producing and amending PowerPoint presentations, organisational charts, mail merges, Excel spreadsheets and graphs.
  • Acting as a brand champion for professional presentation of all documents produced.

FAQs

What is the duration of the contract for the Legal Document Specialist position?

The contract is for 12 months.

Where will the base office be located for this role?

The base office could be either Exeter, Bristol, or Cheltenham.

Is prior experience required for this position?

Yes, previous experience in legal document production is required.

What is the expected typing speed for candidates applying for this position?

Candidates should have accurate typing skills of at least 60 words per minute.

Will the role involve working in the office?

Yes, initially the role will be office-based for 4-6 weeks for training before moving to a more hybrid model.

What tools will the Legal Document Specialist need to have knowledge of?

Candidates should have good to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

How does the firm view work-life balance?

The firm prides itself on offering a good work/life balance and is committed to supporting its people in achieving that balance.

What is the importance of confidentiality in this role?

Understanding the importance of confidentiality and using discretion is crucial for this position.

Will there be opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, Michelmores values and nurtures potential and inspiration, providing a collaborative environment for career development.

Who can candidates contact for more information about the role?

Candidates can contact Sarah McLean, Recruitment Specialist, at 07754 555106 for more information.

Michelmores LLP

At Michelmores we help enterprises and individuals navigate change to find a positive future.

Law
Industry
201-500
Employees
1878
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Michelmores is the destination law firm for the ambitious, the imaginative and the distinctive. We help businesses and individuals who are navigating change to find a more positive future. Our collaborative, creative and commercial lawyers focus on our clients’ next steps, starting with today's challenges, but growing success and impact for tomorrow. We understand what today’s enterprises and individuals need to do to stay ahead and that’s what we deliver, every time. As people, as lawyers and as a business we have a key role to play in the transition to a green economy. Through our client work, our pro-bono work and our community partnerships we are driving positive change. We focus on work that helps to deliver a sustainable economy, that reflects who we are, how we do things and our core values.