Job Description

Job Title: Document Specialist (Evening)

Job #: 16589

Job Type: Full time, permanent

Location: Toronto

Salary: $70,000

Benefits: Excellent benefits

Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote Flexibility

Client Profile

Our client, a reputable law firm is currently looking for an Evening Document Specialist. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities.

            - National and international law firm with expertise in range of legal practices.

- Leaders in Canadian research institutes, national business and industry organizations.

- Named as one of the top 10 Insurance Boutiques in Canada by Canadian Lawyer Magazine.

- Office conveniently located in Toronto's Financial District!

Duties and Responsibilities:

-              Creating, revising and formatting documents to firm standards;

-              Creating and editing mail merges, inserting media into presentations, creating, and editing  graphs and objects;

-              Creating PDF documents such as Books of Authority, Case Briefs, Filing Materials, inserting hyperlinks, pagination, black lining, side barring, redacting, and highlighting as instructed;

-              Liaising with service providers in relation to document production;

-              Converting PDF to Word or Excel documents; cleaning and formatting the new document(s);

-              Creating blacklines using Workshare Compare and Litera Forte;

-              Running document comparisons;

-              Troubleshooting problem documents;

-              Proofreading documents and correcting as necessary; and

-              Any other duties as required.

Requirements:

-              3+ years of experience in document production in a legal environment;

-              Post secondary education in a Legal Assistant/Administration program or equivalent;

-              Strong dictation/transcription skills;

-              Strong word processing skills including superior accuracy, spelling, grammar, proofreading and attention to detail;

-              Solid understanding of Document Management Systems;

-              Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills;

-              Advanced knowledge in Adobe PDF and MS Office Suite, Workshare Compare and BigHand software;

-              A team player who is comfortable working independently as well as within a team setting and;

-              Top notch communication and interpersonal skills.

How To Apply:

Kindly email your MS Word resume to kentreg@kentlegal.com, and quote Opportunity #16589 in the subject line of your email. If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please get in touch with your recruitment consultant.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Please note that only qualified candidates will be invited for a meeting. Continue to visit our website at www.kentlegal.com for new employment opportunities.