Evening Legal Document Specialist (Hybrid)

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is seeking a Document Specialist to provide hands-on document production support across practice groups. The role requires producing, editing and formatting complex legal documents to firm standards while meeting tight deadlines.

You will collaborate with Partners, Counsel, Associates, and Paralegals, coordinate with the New York Word Processing team, and help deliver high-quality documents on time in a hybrid London office with some WFH flexibility on Fridays.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a Word Processing/Document Production environment.
• Knowledge of software used in the legal industry.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong ability to format complex documents to firm standards.
• Meticulous, proactive and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Actively undertake document production work with priority and deadlines.
• Coordinate with teams and manage workflow and priorities.
• Liaise with the New York Word Processing team for out of hours support.
• Create, edit and revise complex legal documents in Word and firm tools.
• Format financial statements, charts, proposals, and indexes.
• Perform document processing tasks including scanning, conversions and mail merges.
• Design presentations and multimedia materials for proposals.
• Troubleshoot formatting issues and implement solutions.
• Proofread for accuracy, branding and standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet requirements and propose improvements.
• Identify process improvements and manage multiple requests.
• Keep accurate records of work and provide training support.

Skills

Word processing

Legal software

Excel

PowerPoint

Document formatting

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Customer service

Discretion

Prioritisation

Team player

Job description

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is seeking a Document Specialist to provide hands-on document production support across practice groups. The role requires producing, editing and formatting complex legal documents to firm standards while meeting tight deadlines.

You will collaborate with Partners, Counsel, Associates, and Paralegals, coordinate with the New York Word Processing team, and help deliver high-quality documents on time in a hybrid London office with some WFH flexibility on Fridays.