ADVANCED WORD FORMATTING TECHNICIAN

Location: Preston, Lancashire (Head Office for training) – Hybrid/Remote Working Available
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00am – 6:00pm
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

ADVANCED MICROSOFT WORD AND OFFICE SKILLS ARE ESSENTIAL

• Minimum typing speed of 70 words per minute, with high accuracy
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
• Previous experience in a legal document production or formatting role is desirable (training will be provided)
• Meticulous attention to detail with a methodical approach to formatting
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload under pressure
• Positive, proactive attitude and strong problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with BigHand, iManage, and/or Proclaim is advantageous

READY TO BRING YOUR ADVANCED WORD SKILLS AND EYE FOR DETAIL TO A NEW CHALLENGE?

Apply now and join a team committed to delivering excellence in legal documentation

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Advanced Word Formatting Technician to support our legal teams across the firm. Based initially at our Preston head office for training, this role offers the flexibility of hybrid working once fully onboarded.
This position is perfect for someone with advanced Microsoft Word skills, a passion for precision, and the ability to create, format, and manage complex legal documents in a fast-paced environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately create and amend legal documents from handwritten mark-ups
• Transcribe correspondence and legal content using digital dictation
• Format complex tables, flowcharts, and presentations to a high professional standard
• Proofread documents to ensure accuracy, consistency, and proper layout
• Use advanced Microsoft Word features such as:
• Track Changes
• Auto-numbering
• Cross-referencing
• Table of Contents
• Compare documents using tools like CompareDocs
• Reformat and clean up documents to meet house style standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve document formatting issues
• Convert files between formats (e.g., PDF to Word)
• Transcribe video meetings and upload to BigHand for processing
• Compile court and tribunal e-bundles with full pagination, bookmarks, and hyperlinks