Document Checker Belfast, Northern Ireland
Job description
Allen & Overy is a leading global law firm operating in over thirty countries. We work on some of the most challenging and important deals and have built a reputation for delivering exceptional legal solutions that help our clients grow, innovate and thrive. The legal industry is changing, and we're committed to leading that change, putting our people first, embracing new ways of thinking and integrating technology into our everyday work.
Our culture is one of high-performance and we have high expectations of one another, in everything we do. Being a proud team player is essential. We work together, listen and learn from one another and achieve results we could never achieve on our own. When you join our team, you’ll become part of a flexible, inclusive environment underpinned by openness and consistent support for one another. At A&O, you're not only valued for what you do, but for who you are.
We have a powerful commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and we’re working hard to create an environment where you can bring your authentic self to work. We know that to excel, we must nurture an environment where our people feel they belong. .
Department purpose
Document Services consists of 10 teams delivering the following services: The Bridge (Document Services Helpdesk), Document Centre (Document Production, Creative Services, Presentations and Document Checking), Central Records, Central Scanning and E-bible, Office Assistants, Practice Support and Print Room.
Role purpose
As a Document Checker, you will provide a timely and high-quality document checking, copy editing and proofreading service.
What you will do
Proofread a wide range of documents for spelling, sense and grammar in accordance with house style guides or bespoke client requirements, ensuring the highest standard of documentation
Carry out other checking tasks, both ad hoc and as part of standard departmental practice, to ensure that the quality of documentation is in line with the expectations of the firm
Take instruction from the department's clients, clarifying queries as appropriate, following the required administrative and technical procedures
Provide advice for clients with regard to the use of English language or house style issues and editing documents to improve readability if requested
Provide guidance to other Document Centre teams on styles, formatting and use of the English language
Keep personal workload under active review and to advise colleagues responsible for workflow, the department's clients or Supervisor immediately of any potential issues
Effectively utilise CRM system to manage personal workload, adding updates and pertinent information in real time to facilitate smooth execution/handover on ongoing projects
Provide occasional cover for workflow coordination duties in the absence of the workflow coordinator, involving scheduling of work within the team and liaising with fee earners to discuss job requirements
Be flexible with regard to work location and working hours. It may sometimes be a requirement to work in the London office for special projects and meetings.
What you will have
Legal, financial or similar professional proofreading services experience preferred
Experience of working on complex technical documents
Eye for detail and computer literacy
Excellent oral and written communication
We have two roles available, with the following shift patterns:
9.00am - 5.30pm, Monday to Friday
8.00am - 4.30pm, Wednesday to Sunday
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