Document Production Assistant (Family & Court Experience)

Role:  Document Production Assistant (Family & Court Experience)
Location:  Edinburgh / Hybrid Working
Salary:  £33,252 per annum plus benefits

Our client, a highly regarded and long-established private client law firm, is seeking an experienced Document Production Assistant to join its team in Edinburgh.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected, values-led organisation with an outstanding reputation for delivering a discreet, tailored service to high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs and trustees. With a collaborative team environment, our client offers long-term career development within a professional and supportive culture.


Working as part of a specialist Document Production function, you will provide a high-quality document creation service to Partners and legal colleagues across the firm.
A key focus of this role is the production, formatting and preparation of Family Law and court documentation, therefore previous experience in this area is essential.
You will be responsible for:

• Producing and formatting complex Family Law and court documents including summonses, affidavits, productions and motion sheets
• Preparing documentation for hearings and drafting instructions to Counsel
• Audio and copy typing of legal correspondence and documentation
• Converting documents into house style using templates and branded formatting
• Creating comparison documents using Track Changes and document comparison software
• Converting and troubleshooting PDF and problematic documents
• Cleaning documents and removing hidden metadata
• Proofreading and quality checking all work to ensure accuracy and compliance with firm standards
• Managing workflow systems and meeting agreed Service Level Standards

You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying ways to streamline processes within the Document Production team.

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Proven experience producing and formatting Family Law and court documents (essential)
• A strong understanding of court procedures, timelines and deadlines
• Experience preparing and lodging documentation within Sheriff Court and/or civil litigation processes (or the ability to demonstrate strong working knowledge)
• Previous document production experience within a legal or professional services environment
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and experience with digital dictation
• Excellent formatting, proofing and document comparison skills

You will be highly organised, proactive and confident communicating with stakeholders at all levels. Given the sensitive nature of the work, discretion and confidentiality are critical.
If you are an experienced legal Document Production professional with a strong background in Family Law and court documentation, we would be delighted to speak with you in confidence.
Please apply today or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.