Document Specialist, Law, FTC;

Position: Document Specialist, Law, 6 month FTC (Permanent)
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 role (e.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+)