Document Production Assistant

Delhi - India

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The role

The primary purpose of this role is to format and amend Word documents in line with specific instructions. The Document Production Assistant (DPA) is responsible for providing high-quality document production services to all fee earners ensuring that all work is completed accurately and in full compliance with Clifford Chance House style and client requirements.

Who you will work with

You will collaborate with Workflow Lead and Coordinators across our offices in Delhi Hyderabad Newcastle and London.

What you will be responsible for

The DPA reports to a Manager of the Document Production Unit and is expected to create a positive working relationship with team members in their group.

The duties of a DPA would cover the following after a full onboarding and training programme:

Document creation conversions formatting revisions clean up repair and indexing
Presentation creation conversions formatting and revisions
Spreadsheet creation conversions formatting revisions linking and archiving
Document tables and automation including TOAs TOCs and cross referencing
Template and form creation
Merge and compare documents
Mail merge and label creation
Data entry and editing
Client briefing
Creating modifying and emailing files
Quality checking for accuracy and formatting and editing services

What you will do

There are two high level categories detailed below which describe the core activities of the DPA role:

Document production services

Providing an accurate and high-quality document production service to fee earners using Clifford Chance Housestyle once all training programme completed
Ensuring all work and projects are completed as per instructions from the client and /or specifications
Staying within timelines and deadlines for the completion dates for projects. This requires good time management and organisational skills
Ability to quality check documents to ensure clients quality expectations are met within stipulated turnaround times
Follow workflow processes as per the Standard Operating Procedures
Notifying the Team Lead immediately when the deadline is likely to be missed
Meet quality benchmarks
Carry out work smoothly and efficiently
Continue to develop speed accuracy and proof-reading skills and responsible for downtime training objectives
Maintain confidentiality of all client information
Working collaboratively with team members to ensure the provision of first-class support services to fee earners

Key personal attributes

A key attribute of a DPA success will be dependent on the positive and collaborative working relationships which they build with colleagues the Team Leads and the UK DP team
Strong communication skills are essential the ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing
Can demonstrate using own initiative / judgement
Flexible in approach to increase of volume outside of shift hours
Effective time management skills
Professional approach to problem solving
Good decision making abilities
Keen eye for detail
Ability to adapt any process changes in minimal time period
Able to deal with the pressures of high volumes
Flexible and Service orientated
Experience of working within a team and collaborating across team members whilst demonstrating silo working

Qualifications :

Your experience

Up to 1 year of experience in MS Word profile
Minimum copy typing speed of 40 wpm
Fluent in written and oral communication in English at all levels internally and externally
Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Suite e.g. Word PowerPoint and Excel would be advantage
Experience with Adobe Acrobat / Adobe Suite would be an advantage
Experience of meeting deadline prioritising a busy workload and working under pressure
Previous experience within a legal environment or within a professional corporate space would be an advantage

How we will support you

From your first day with us you will have varied opportunities to continuously grow and development your skills and knowledge. From formal training informal coaching and mentoring through to skills-based and technical training and on the job learning.

Additional Information :

Equal opportunities

At Clifford Chance we forge an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. Its a culture where everyone has equal access to opportunities to thrive and succeed. We are guided by our values-based Code which sets high standards of conduct and has a principle focused on being inclusive.

We comply with the law and regulations in every location where we operate and we are committed to delivering fair and equal access to all applicants and employees irrespective of background. This applies across all aspects of employment from recruitment and selection to development progression and day-to-day working life.

Our global network of affinity faith and support groups are open to all. These communities help to create an environment where everyone at the firm can feel they belong and can reach their full potential.

Find out more about our inclusive culture here.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

The roleThe primary purpose of this role is to format and amend Word documents in line with specific instructions. The Document Production Assistant (DPA) is responsible for providing high-quality document production services to all fee earners ensuring that all work is completed accurately and in f...