Document Automation Specialist/Junior Developer

A leading UK law firm with a network of offices from the South Coast to Scotland, working together as one national team. An innovative practice and the first top 50 law firm to achieve “Platinum Standard” Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm. The lack of barriers between departments, a real lack of hierarchy, zero tolerance for arrogance makes Shoosmiths a fantastic place to work.

We are seeking a permanent document automation specialist / Junior Systems Developer who will form part of a team responsible for the development and maintenance of the IT systems and services employed by Shoosmiths' legal and business support departments.

The successful applicant will assist in all aspects of document automation, including:

• Working with business representatives to define documents and their required data.
• Developing documents into templates compatible with Shoosmiths systems.
• Developing the methods of automated document assembly.
• Ensuring that the documents produced adhere to Shoosmiths documentation standards.

And will also be involved in all phases of the development of business-changing enterprise solutions, using Nintex (K2 five), SharePoint Online, Microsoft SQL Server and other technologies.

The post-holder will also contribute significantly to third-tier support processes, resolving problems, documenting root causes, and improving service levels.

Role-specific knowledge and expertise
Essential

• Good understanding of IT systems.

Qualifications, and other role-specific requirements:
Essential

• Good A Levels/BTEC Preferably in IT and or Mathematics

Additional details:
Occasional travel to other Shoosmiths offices may be necessary.

It is essential that the post holder can work flexible or extended hours to complete some tasks outside of core business hours of 08:00 to 18:00.

The post-holder will ensure full compliance with all Data Protection laws and any relevant policies and guidelines.

 Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted.  These checks will include employment references covering the last 5 years, proof of ID, proof of address covering the last 5 years, Personnel Vetting credit search (which will only highlight insolvency or County Court Judgments - should any adverse data show on the Personnel Vetting search then any offer of employment made will be withdrawn).Terrorism Check (against data supplied by the Bank of England) and a DBS check previously known as a Criminal Records check.

Our approach to our people is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion and well being. Our ambition is to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.

This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.