Overview
Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the worldβs major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.
We are a collegial and collaborative firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realise their greatest potential all while supporting the Firmβs client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.
If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be the person we are seeking to join our Secretarial team in our London office as a Legal Document / Evening Workflow Specialist.
Reports to : Senior Coordinator: Document Services
Position Summary:
To produce high-quality deliverables for the London office. Creating, editing and formatting all types of documents using the firm\βs MS Office templates. This position requires full knowledge and application of MS Office. The individual will fully understand, anticipate and deliver to meet clients\β needs and expectations, both internally and externally. The individual will be expected to work alongside fee earning teams to assist in the delivery of high quality documentation.
To ensure consistent workflow management and operational continuity for the London Document Services team during evening hours (4.30pm to 10pm). The individual will support the delivery of high quality, timely document production by monitoring and allocating work after the standard day shift concludes, in line with priorities established by the Senior Coordinator: Document Services.
Hours:
2pm to 10.00pm Monday to Friday with flexibility in accordance with the needs of the business.
Responsibilities
To have advanced skills in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel to create all types of documentation with speed and accuracy to meet client deadlines
To have exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
To work alongside the business to meet their needs, ., working with teams on deals, pitch production, etc.
To troubleshoot and provide support to clients and London DPU team members on firm templates, styles and MS Office functions
Formatting a creating PPT desks for internal/external audiences, Legal Updates and Brochures
Creating docs for events . internal/external name badges, speakers cards, dining place cards, holding slides and signage
To have excellent knowledge and application of the firm\βs visual identity principles and promote awareness within the London office
To understand and strictly adhere to the firm\βs and London Document Services\β standards and protocols
To be professional, confident and an enthusiastic team player with a flexible, can-do attitude
To have excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to prioritise an often conflicting and demanding workload
To be customer service focused and be able to liaise and influence at all levels
To be able to develop and maintain a professional and helpful relationship with all users.
Assist and take ownership for internal/external queries in a polite and professional manner using the most appropriate medium, seek out information and resolve queries;
Providing back up support for other Legal Document Specialists
Maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times, flagging any concerns or issues at the appropriate level
Acting as the primary point of contact for workflow from 4.30pm to 10pm.
Monitor incoming requests, create BigHand tickets and allocate tasks to available team members and ensure deadlines are met.
Maintain priorities and quality standards set by the Senior Coordinator.
Escalate urgent or exceptional matters according to agreed escalation protocols.
Communicate workflow updates and handover information to the Senior Coordinator and/or morning team.
Support a smooth transition between day and evening operations, promoting team collaboration and service continuity,
Any other ad hoc duties in line with the requirements of the business
Qualifications
Educated to GCSE or A Level preferable
A secretarial qualification an advantage but not essential
Advanced skills in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Experience, skills and personal attributes:
Experience:
Knowledge of Document Specialist work within a legal environment preferable;
Experience of working in a partnership environment.
Technical Abilities:
Accurate spelling, grammar and punctuation;
Strong technical skills, advanced MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Internet
Experience working with BigHand Hub for workflow preferred;
Typing speed 60 wpm.
Personal attributes:
Personable, flexible and enthusiastic approach to team work;
Good, articulate telephone manner;
Self-starter, ability to use initiative and provide pro-active support to fee -earners and the London Document Services team;
Ability to pay attention to detail, particularly with emails and documents, and to check own work;
Reliable and well organised;
Ability to work under pressure within strict deadlines and take responsibility for their work;
Strong organisation and prioritisation skills.;
Confidence in decision making withing defined parameters;
Clear communication and team coordination abilities;
Understanding of document production standards and workflow systems.