Document Checker

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**

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**
- 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 atting 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. 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

**We have two roles available, with the following shift patterns**:

- ** 9.00am - 5.30pm, Monday to Friday**
- ** 8.00am - 4.30pm, Wednesday to Sunday**

**Additional information - External**
- Successful applicants will be invited to attend an assessment day at the A&O Belfast office
- Please note this role is based in the A&O Belfast office, with a requirement to work from the office on a hybrid basis

Document Checker | Allen & Overy