Legal Document Automation Specialist

We are currently seeking a motivated Permanent Legal Document Automation Specialist to join a forward-thinking US law firm in London, United Kingdom. This role is open to to the team expanding and services the real estate team at this top law firm.

• Organise the preparation, cleaning and styling of legal documents for automation.
• Analyse and translate requirements into clear, logical frameworks for automated templates.
• Design logic to handle the insertion of different outputs based on pre-defined scenarios.
• Use Avvoka to program templates for different legal document outputs.
• Develop and maintain consistent nomenclature for functions and code attributes.
• Run debugging and analyze legal permutations against requirements.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive system-wide libraries to standardise the automation system.
• Implement efficient and reusable code, prioritising clarity and maintainability.
• Assist in the development of looped functions for automating repetitive tasks.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the codebase for efficient updates and adherence to standards.
• Collaborate with secretarial teams to ensure consistency and accuracy in automated templates.
• Attend automation and legal technology training workshops.
• Log software bugs and contribute to progress reports to Partners.
• Deputise for and assist the Technology Manager in various technical tasks.
• Manage workload effectively and collaborate with other teams within the firm.

• Two years' experience of legal documents production is highly desirable.
• Several years' experience of legal document automation is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with computational thinking concepts is highly desirable.
• Proficient in MS Office (including Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).
• Expertise in Microsoft Word, including advanced features like section formatting and cross referencing.
• Experience using iManage, SharePoint, HighQ, and other legal technologies is desirable.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Detail-oriented in legal writing and document formatting.
• Strong problem-solving attitude and a collaborative approach.

If you are interested in joining this dynamic team and believe you meet the requirements, please submit your application today. We look forward to discovering how you can contribute to the innovative work being done at our client's firm.