Technical Document Specialist

  • Anderson Knight
  • Edinburgh, Midlothian
  • Oct 09, 2025
Full time Legal

Job Description

Role Overview

Anderson Knight is recruiting for a Technical Document Specialist. The role involves ensuring the accuracy and presentation of documents, collaborating with fee earners to meet deadlines, handling document-related queries, and supporting various team projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review documents for accuracy and presentation post-editing.
  • Meet deadlines and liaise with fee earners/Coordinators if time constraints arise.
  • Manage phone, email, and Teams communication for special instructions and document queries.
  • Report technical issues (e.g., faulty documents or printer errors) to IT Support.
  • Collaborate with Coordinators to track document progress.
  • Work additional hours if needed to complete urgent tasks.
  • Assist with special projects and document formatting.
  • Transcribe dictation accurately within realistic timeframes.
  • Participate in training and stay updated on relevant tools.
  • Foster positive relationships with colleagues and assist across the firm.
  • Help with document precedents, template testing, and new software projects.
  • Support the IT Training Team with queries and training needs.
  • Ensure adherence to firm policies, regulatory requirements, and use of internal systems.

Candidate Profile & Skills

Essential:

  • Advanced Word skills; proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Strong organisational, technical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Experience in document production.

Desirable:

  • Legal sector experience.

Work Management

  • Collaborate with the team to meet deadlines and achieve objectives.
  • Keep colleagues and clients informed of progress.
  • Follow firm policies and seek continuous improvement.

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