Legal Document Specialist — Precision & Template Expert

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is seeking a skilled Document Production Specialist to produce high-standard documents under tight deadlines across global templates. You will format complex documents, transcribe audio, and troubleshoot issues while supporting fee earners and internal clients with technical queries.

The role requires advanced MS Office skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a proactive, collaborative approach within a global law firm environment.

Qualifications

• Document production experience in a legal environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Word and other MS Office skills.
• Ability to interpret fee earner briefs and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn firm templates and global standards.

Responsibilities

• Create, format, and update complex documents to house-style.
• Transcribe audio with high accuracy.
• Troubleshoot document issues across packages.
• Support fee earners with technical queries by phone, email, or proxy.
• Assist in non-document production tasks when workloads are high.
• Provide proactive support to ensure client requirements are met.

Skills

Advanced MS Office

Problem solving

Flexible & proactive

Personal development

Tools

DocXTool

Job description

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is seeking a skilled Document Production Specialist to produce high-standard documents under tight deadlines across global templates. You will format complex documents, transcribe audio, and troubleshoot issues while supporting fee earners and internal clients with technical queries.

The role requires advanced MS Office skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a proactive, collaborative approach within a global law firm environment.