Jobs in Preston, United Kingdom

Department/Division: Business Services

Duration: Part time Permanent Role

Location: UK

Reports to: Document Production Manager (DPM)

Type of Role: Remote

Reference no: 8948

The role: To work as part of the document production team to provide the Firm with high-quality professional, accurate and timely document management production service. Working on the Day Team – Part time hours ideally 10am to 2.30pm.

• Extensive Document Production (creating, formatting and amending) across all Firm\'s systems.
• Managing document conversions.
• Preparing Pitch Documents.
• Tikit-linking documents.
• Transcribing BigHand dictations.
• Using BigHand Now hub to work on tasks.
• Populating LaserForms.
• Producing Excel data sets (as directed).
• Producing PowerPoint presentations and using software (as directed) i.e. Templafy.
• Work closely with our Brand department to ensure documents are in House-style.
• Accurately interpret fee-earner instructions and seek clarification when needed if instructions are complex.
• Proof read and quality check work to ensure it is completed to the highest standard – including checking all amendments have been made and ensuring document makes logical and grammatical sense.
• Ensure fee-earner/Practice Support Executive (PSE) is kept up to date with progress on their work request.
• Ensure documents are delivered in the required timescale – escalating as appropriate to the DPM and keep fee-earner/PSE updated, with as much notice as possible, if a deadline will not be met and reason for deadline not being met.
• Use judgement to refer pending work to our outsource provider, to enable deadline to be met, liaising with the DPM as appropriate.
• Providing support to users on technical document production queries.
• Ability to repair problem documents either on own or with support from IT.
• Test and troubleshoot new IT systems and ensure these are smoothly rolled out, working alongside IT/Brand/BD Departments as appropriate.
• Share knowledge and suggest changes with initiative as appropriate across the team to enable continuous improvement.

• Collaborative Team Member.
• Adept communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Advanced Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Kofax and any other systems implemented by the firm.
• Familiarity with Real Estate and Banking transactional documents would be an advantage.
• Resourceful and reliable.
• Capable of maintaining composure in challenging situations while meeting tight deadlines.
• Diligent, approachable and enthusiastic.
• Resilient and able to deal with issues as they arise.
• Highly motivated and willing to contribute.
• Ability to use initiative.
• Able to build confidence, respect and trust with others.
• Willingness and readiness to work with and support teams and practice groups.

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Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone including of any age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, neurodiversity, disability, or with parental or caring responsibilities. We also offer flexible working hours.

During the application process, all applicants have the opportunity to tell us about any adjustments or support they require so they are able to perform at their best. Any information you share with us during the application process is treated in confidence.

If you have any questions about this or the role criteria, please email recruitment.matters@dentons.com

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

If you are interested in applying for this position, we welcome direct applications via our careers page, but if you have any questions beforehand, please email recruitment.matters@dentons.com. Enquiries only please – applications will not be accepted via email.

Please note that we will not accept unsolicited CVs sent to the business, nor will we accept any associated terms of business.