Document Production Assistant

Pertemps; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Document Production Assistant. You'll produce and format a variety of legal documents, ensuring accuracy and consistency. The ideal candidate has proven experience in document production, advanced Word skills, and great attention to detail. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to contribute to high-quality client service within a professional team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a document production or word processing role, ideally within professional services.
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills including formatting and document automation features.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and PDF tools.

Responsibilities

• Produce, edit, and format various legal and business documents.
• Ensure documents are accurate and aligned with house style.
• Manage amendments and track changes.

Skills

Document formatting

Attention to detail

Microsoft Word

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

PDF tools

Job description

Overview

Document Production Assistant – Edinburgh

£32,000?£28,000-£32,000

Do you have experience in document formatting and production, with a keen eye for detail? An established law firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Document Production Assistant to join their busy support team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong technical expertise to play a key role in delivering accurate, high-quality documents in a professional services environment.

The Role

• Produce, edit and format a wide variety of legal and business documents using Word, PowerPoint, Excel and PDF software.
• Ensure documents are accurate, consistent, and aligned with house style and templates.
• Manage amendments, track changes and reformatting, including complex tasks such as tables of contents, cross-referencing and styles.
• Liaise with colleagues and fee earners to clarify instructions and meet deadlines.
• Transcribe digital dictation and support with specialist document requests.
• Assist with maintaining and updating templates, precedents and house style guidance.
• Support project work, IT training queries and smarter working initiatives within the team.

About You

• Previous experience in a document production or word processing role (ideally within professional services).
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills, including formatting, templates and document automation features.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel and PDF tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• A proactive, flexible approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude.

What we offer

• A full-time, permanent position within a professional and supportive team.
• Competitive salary, reflecting your experience and skills.
• The opportunity to develop your expertise and contribute to high-quality client service in a leading legal environment.