Document Production Technician

Napthens LLP; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Preston is seeking a Document Production Technician to produce and format complex legal documents. The role requires advanced skills in Word/Office and fast, accurate typing. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and will have opportunities for professional growth. The position offers flexible hybrid working patterns, a competitive salary, and an engaging team atmosphere. Ready to bring your document wizardry to us?

Benefits

Flexible remote working

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a Document Production Team in a law firm is desirable but training will be provided.
• Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Create and amend documents from handwritten mark-ups accurately and timely.
• Proofread all work to ensure accuracy, correct layout, etc.
• Troubleshoot problem documents to find solutions.
• Document conversion – PDF to Word.

Skills

Advanced Word/Office skills

Fast, accurate typing (min 70 wpm)

Intermediate Excel skills

Intermediate PowerPoint skills

Knowledge of BigHand, iManage or Proclaim

Pro-active, 'can do' attitude

Critical eye for detail

Job description

Document Production Technician / Document Formatting Specialist.

Preston, Lancashire head office for training and then remote working available.

Working pattern 10am - 6pm Monday to Friday. Full time, permanent.

Salary + bonus scheme + benefits that support your health and wellbeing + hybrid working patterns.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment and excel at producing high-quality documents, we want you in our team.

You will support the entire firm by accurately and efficiently producing documents and dictations across various areas of law.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and amend documents from handwritten mark‑ups accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Create documents and correspondence using digital dictation.
• Create tables, flowcharts and presentations to a high standard.
• Proofread all work to ensure accuracy, correct layout, etc.
• Advanced use of track changes.
• Advanced use of auto‑numbering, cross‑referencing and table of contents.
• Use of comparison software such as CompareDocs.
• Strip and reformat documents into firm house style.
• Troubleshoot problem documents using extensive knowledge to find solutions.
• Ensure house style is adhered to and promoted on all documents.
• Ensure all documents that come through the department are correctly formatted and stable.
• Document conversion – PDF to Word.
• Conversion of video meetings/upload to Bighand for transcription.
• Bundling of Court and Employment Tribunal e‑bundles to include pagination, book‑marking and hyperlinks.

Skills and Experience Required

• Advanced Word/Office skills are essential for this role, as is the ability to produce, format and work with complex and lengthy legal documents and agreements.
  
• Fast, accurate typing skills (minimum 70 wpm)
• Intermediate Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Proven experience within a Document Production Team in a law firm is desirable for this role, although training will be provided to the successful candidate.
  
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
  
• Critical eye for detail.
  
• Pro‑active, “can do” attitude.
  
• Knowledge of BigHand, iManage and/or Proclaim case management systems is desirable.

Why Napthens?

• Flexible remote working available after training period.
• Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive and engaging team.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and development.

Ready to bring your document wizardry to us in the new year?

Apply now and be part of a team dedicated to excellence in legal documentation.