Document Checker

We have an exciting opportunity for a Document Checker to join our Document Services team
, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast Office.

Document Services department includes teams such as The Bridge, Document Production, Document Checking, Central Records, Central Scanning and E-Bibles, Practice Support, Office Assistants, and the Print Room.

• Proofread a wide range of documents for spelling, sense and grammar in accordance with house style guides or bespoke client requirements, ensuring the highest standard of documentation.
• Carry out other checking tasks, in line with standard departmental practice, to ensure that the quality of documentation is in line with the expectations of the firm.
• Implement instructions from the department's clients, clarifying queries as appropriate, following the required administrative and technical procedures.
• Provide advice for clients with regard to the use of English language or house style issues and edit documents to improve readability if requested.
• Provide guidance to other functions within the firm on writing style, formatting and use of the English language.
• Keep personal workload under active review, providing updates and pertinent information in real time to facilitate smooth execution/handover of ongoing projects.
• Provide occasional cover for workflow coordination duties in the absence of the workflow coordinator, involving scheduling of work within the team and liaising with clients to discuss job requirements.
• Flexibility with regard to work location and working hours. It may sometimes be a requirement to work in the London office for special projects and training. Training will be provided on shift whenever possible; it may sometimes be necessary to attend certain training courses off shift.

Working hours:

Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm.

• Legal, financial or similar professional proofreading experience preferred.
• Eye for detail and experience of working on complex technical documents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Experience of working in a deadline‑driven environment, ideally 24/7.
• Proven experience of providing support in a client services environment.
• Committed to personal development.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Proven organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
• Flexible and proactive approach.
• Commitment to delivering a high standard of service.

We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some benefits include an occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services, emergency back‑up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services.

We offer flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing up to 40 % of working time from home; remaining 60 % in person.

Please note that additional support for the recruitment process will be provided for a disability or health condition.

We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.