Document Specialist, Law

CB Resourcing Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking an experienced Document Specialist to support its Knowledge Management function. In this role, you will ensure the quality and usability of precedent documents, review and update documents, and collaborate with IT teams. The ideal candidate has experience in document production, particularly in the legal sector, and possesses advanced Microsoft Office skills. Flexible working is available for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role as a Document Specialist or Document Assistant.
• Strong background in complex document production, ideally within the legal sector.
• Familiarity with managing house styles and working with precedents.

Responsibilities

• Review, update, and maintain precedent documents for the Knowledge Management team.
• Convert documents to current Word templates and house style.
• Edit, amend, and resolve issues with complex or corrupt documents.
• Collaborate with Knowledge and IT teams on document and precedents projects.
• Ensure all documents are accurate, compliant, and fully functional.

Skills

Document production expertise

Advanced Microsoft Office knowledge

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Collaborative team player

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Document Specialist to join a highly regarded London-based law firm, supporting a market-leading Knowledge Management function. This role plays a key part in maintaining the quality, accuracy, and usability of the firm’s precedent documents, working closely with Knowledge and IT teams to ensure documentation meets current best practice and house style standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing, updating, and maintaining precedent documents for the Knowledge Management team
• Converting documents to current Word templates and house style
• Editing, amending, and resolving issues with complex or corrupt documents
• Acting as an expert on house styles
• Collaborating with Knowledge and IT teams on document and precedents projects
• Ensuring all documents are accurate, compliant, and fully functional

About You

You will have experience in a similar role as a document professional with a strong background in complex document production, ideally within the legal sector.

Skills and experience required

• Previous experience in a similar rolee.g. Document Assistant / Document Specialist)
• Experience working with complex documents across multiple IT packages
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
• Experience managing house styles and working with precedents (preferred)
• Highly organised, with excellent workload prioritisation skills
• Proactive, self-starting, and confident working independently
• Collaborative team player with a flexible, “can-do” approach

Flexible Working Available (0.8 FTE+)