Document Checker

Our client is seeking to recruit a Document Checker to join a team of professionals. You will be joining a leader in the legal sector. You will play a vital role in the company success, be part of a collaborative team, who will support you in a successful career path.

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.

What we can offer you

Competitive base salary

Annual performance based bonus

Flexible working approach

Private healthcare coverage

Holiday trading scheme

Perks Card

Mental health & health and wellbeing resources

Family and social events, including charity and social committees

The hours of work for this role involve the following shift pattern:

Week one: Tuesday – Thursday, 10.30pm – 9.00am and Friday 11.00pm – 9.00am

Week two: Wednesday – Friday, 10.30pm – 9.00am and Saturday 11.00pm – 9.00am

Role purpose

To provide a timely and high-quality document checking, copy editing and proofreading service in accordance with the needs of the department’s clients.

What you will do

As a Document Checker, you will:

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 about the use of English language or house style 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 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.

Be flexible about work location and working hours. It may sometimes be a requirement to work in the London office for special projects and meetings. Although training will be provided on shift whenever possible, it may sometimes be necessary to attend certain training courses off shift.

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

Thorough understanding of working in a deadline-driven environment, ideally 24/7

Committed to personal development.

Excellent oral and written communication

Excellent client service skills

Proven organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage own workload.

Flexible and proactive approach

Committed to delivering a high standard of service.

Next Steps:
Please submit your application or speak to a specialist consultant from the Abacus team on 0044 (0) 28 9031 3157 for a confidential discussion. We aim to respond to all inquiries within 4 business hours.
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