Document Specialist – Evenings & Weekends – Law Firm Experience | Toronto ON

In this position of Document Specialist you will support the document production needs of this busy law firm. This position will be full time evening/weekend and the successful candidate will have strong document skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple demands and work as part of a team. The ideal candidate will have advanced Microsoft 365 skills and have the ability to work in a variety of practice areas.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Create, revise and format all documentation to the highest quality with extreme attention to detail
• Full utilization of applications and recommend alternate methods of production to increase accuracy and productivity
• As part of the team, manage timeline expectations and complete all work that comes into the Document Processing Centre in a timely fashion
• Ensure clients of the Document Processing Centre have a positive experience
• Complete a variety of tasks including: photocopy, print, fax and send documents via taxi after hours, as requested
• Ability to work in a variety of different practice areas
• Keep apprised of all changes / upgrades in technology
• Produce the highest quality of work; proofread as necessary
• Accountable for all work assigned
• Take initiative
• Confidentiality a must

Core Skills & Requirements:

• Previous experience in a legal Document Processing Centre
• Knowledge of all practice areas, with emphasis on Real Estate or Litigation being considered an asset
• Successful completion of a post-secondary education as a legal assistant or law clerk
• Flexible work schedule and have the ability to work overtime as necessary
• Handle time pressure situations and stress of multiple demands
• Advanced technical skills using MS Office 365 (including Excel and PowerPoint)
• Previous digital dicta transcription, accounting software, Document Management, Adobe Reader and Workshare Compare experience is an asset
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to problem solve
• Good judgement and decision making
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Organized, resourceful, and detailed