Document Checker

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Document Checker to join our Document Services team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast Office.

Document Services team - Belfast

Business Services consists of the following teams: The Bridge, Document Production, Document Checking, Central Records, Central Scanning and E-Bibles, Practice Support, Office Assistants, and the Print Room.

The document checking team sits within the Document Services department. Document checkers' main focus is proofreading documents for the global network, overseeing and maintaining the high quality of documents 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, in line with standard departmental practice, to ensure that the quality of documentation is in line with the expectations of the firm.
• Implement instructions 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 functions within the firm on writing style, formatting and use of the English language.
• Keep personal workload under active review, providing updates and pertinent information in real time to facilitate smooth execution/handover of 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 clients to discuss job requirements
• Flexibility with regard to work location and working hours. It may sometimes be a requirement to work in the London office for special projects and training. Although training will be provided on shift whenever possible, it may sometimes be necessary to attend certain training courses off shift.

Please note, working hours for this role is Monday - Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm.

What you will have

• Legal, financial or similar professional proofreading experience preferred.
• Eye for detail and experience of working on complex technical documents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Experience of working in a deadline-driven environment, ideally 24/7.
• Proven experience of providing support in a client services environment.
• Committed to personal development.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Excellent client service skills.
• Proven organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage own workload.
• Flexible and proactive approach.
• Commitment to delivering a high standard of service.

What we can offer you

We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services.

We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do, however, remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together.

Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.

We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

About A&O Shearman

A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.

We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.

Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.

What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.