Job Title : Document Checker
Location : Belfast
Company : Allen & Overy
Salary :
Open Date : 2023-01-28
Close Date : 2023-05-28

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 business teams work hand-in-hand with our lawyers, Consultants and other specialist teams, and are ambitious, driven and leaders in their field.

With us, you will constantly be learning and growing. We invest in you by offering exceptional professional and personal development – providing training, mentoring and practical support. We offer rewarding careers that are built around your strengths and designed to ensure you can achieve your personal and professional goals, recognising that those may look different for everyone.

We have a powerful commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We’re determined to play our part in advancing a workplace where progress is made by harnessing our differences – whatever defines you, we ask you to bring your whole self to work. What truly defines a career at Allen & Overy? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. We provide challenge, support and a place for you to belong. And together we excel, working on meaningful projects of global significance.

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

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:

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  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 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 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. 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

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  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

What we can offer you

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  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

Additional information - External

Applications close Friday 10th February at 5.00pm

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

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