Document Services Operator

Permanent | London | Hybrid

Owen Reed is looking for an experienced Document Services Operator to join the Document Services team at a top law firm in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled legal document production professional with advanced Microsoft Office expertise, exceptional attention to detail and the ability to deliver high-quality work within demanding deadlines.

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• Thursday to Monday
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• 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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• Hybrid working
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• Thursday and Friday are office-based
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• Flexibility to work overtime when required
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As a Document Services Operator, you will provide high-quality document production and technical support to lawyers and business services teams across the firm.

You will produce, amend and format a wide range of complex legal and business documents, ensuring that all work is completed accurately, efficiently and in line with the firm’s house style.

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• Produce, revise and format complex legal and business documents.
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• Compare documents and check cross-references and defined terms.
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• Convert documents into Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio formats.
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• Create and update tables of contents, tables of authorities and other automated document features.
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• Create and run mail merges.
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• Amend, compile and redact PDF documents.
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• Create PDF forms, bookmarks and electronic closing binders.
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• Create and reformat PowerPoint presentations in line with firm branding.
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• Produce organisational charts, flowcharts and timelines using Visio and PowerPoint.
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• Format Excel spreadsheets, prepare files for printing and use basic formulas and charts.
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• Proofread and quality-check completed work to ensure accuracy and consistency.
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• Provide technical assistance and software troubleshooting support to internal clients.
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• Interpret detailed instructions and clarify requirements where necessary.
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• Manage multiple assignments and provide regular progress updates.
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• Maintain confidentiality across all documents and information handled.
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• Deliver a responsive, professional and client-focused service.
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We are looking for an experienced legal document production professional who takes pride in producing work of the highest standard.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

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• Previous word processing or document production experience within a law firm or financial services organisation.
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• Advanced Microsoft Word skills, including experience formatting complex legal documents.
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• Advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Outlook.
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• Strong experience using Adobe Acrobat, OmniPage and Nuance Power PDF.
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• Experience using legal document tools such as Litera Compare and DocXtools.
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• Excellent proofreading skills and exceptional attention to detail.
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• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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• The ability to interpret complex instructions and manage competing priorities.
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• A proactive, flexible and collaborative approach.
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• The ability to remain calm and professional while working to tight deadlines.
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• A strong commitment to providing exceptional internal client service.
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• Availability to work Thursday to Monday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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• The ability to work from the London office every Thursday and Friday.
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A college degree or business qualification is preferred, although equivalent relevant experience will be considered.