Document Specialist, Law, 6 month FTC

Knowledge Officer - London, United Kingdom

Ref: 655Wednesday 14 January 2026

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Document Specialist to join a highly regarded London-based law firm, supporting a market-leading Knowledge Management function.
This role plays a key part in maintaining the quality, accuracy, and usability of the firm’s precedent documents, working closely with Knowledge and IT teams to ensure documentation meets current best practice and house style standards.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Reviewing, updating, and maintaining precedent documents for the Knowledge Management team
  • Converting documents to current Word templates and house style
  • Editing, amending, and resolving issues with complex or corrupt documents
  • Acting as an expert on house styles
  • Collaborating with Knowledge and IT teams on document and precedents projects
  • Ensuring all documents are accurate, compliant, and fully functional

About You
You will have experience in a similar role as a document professional with a strong background in complex document production, ideally within the legal sector.

Skills and experience required:

  • Previous experience in a similar role (e.g. Document Assistant / Document Specialist)
  • Experience working with complex documents across multiple IT packages
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word
  • Exceptional attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
  • Experience managing house styles and working with precedents (preferred)
  • Highly organised, with excellent workload prioritisation skills
  • Proactive, self-starting, and confident working independently
  • Collaborative team player with a flexible, “can-do” approach

Flexible Working Available (0.8 FTE+)

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