Onsite Bilingual Document Processing Specialist

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About the role

  • Bilingual Document Processing Specialist supporting legal documentation at McCarthy Tétrault. Preparing and correcting legal documents as part of a 24/7 team.

Responsibilities

  • Create various legal and other documents by typing, transcription, scanning or other methods
  • Perform proofreading and document review to ensure clarity, logical flow, appropriate formatting, and correct spelling and grammar
  • Compare different versions of documents, verify that revisions are accurate and correct documents in case of alteration
  • Develop a working understanding of firm procedures for document production based on established precedents
  • Respond promptly to requests, meet deadlines, and collaborate with other departments and employees firm-wide
  • Develop expertise in word processing to handle complex legal and non-legal documents
  • Proactively manage a varied workload with minimal supervision and oversight
  • Ensure quality of own work, seek clarification when necessary, and review peers’ work as required
  • Support team members and act as a mentor when needed
  • Effectively manage the processing of document production requests and support requests, including prioritizing needs and coordinating work end-to-end
  • Provide firm-wide assistance in preparing documents using Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
  • Document, log and handle all calls, emails, voicemails and visits, and follow up to provide timely support
  • Manage routing and resolution of issues (call follow-up, research, knowledge base updates)
  • Review issues and procedures related to document production and support; recommend solutions as needed
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Bilingual in French and English
  • College diploma (Office Administration, legal specialization or related field)
  • 3 years of experience in a professional environment; document production experience is an asset
  • Knowledge of legal terminology, documents and procedures is an asset
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent spelling, grammar and proofreading skills in both French and English
  • Highly personable and tactful on the phone; able to communicate effectively and respectfully with clients of the Document Processing Group
  • Ability to transfer knowledge in a pleasant, effective and efficient manner using various techniques
  • Patient, flexible and able to handle difficult situations effectively
  • Organized, detail-oriented with strong proofreading skills
  • Ability to maintain excellent interpersonal relationships and perform under pressure and stress
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to envision and present creative solutions
  • Flexibility to work different schedules (weekdays, weekends and holidays as required)
  • Confidence to work independently, set priorities and make day-to-day decisions, and the judgment to seek supervisor assistance when necessary
  • Typing speed of 80–100 words per minute

Benefits

  • Exceptional benefits from day one, including employer-paid group insurance coverage
  • Wellness program
  • Technology spending allowance
  • Competitive compensation
  • Overtime pay
  • Generous time off, including a volunteer day and a day off for your birthday
  • Opportunities for growth and professional development at all levels, within a culture that encourages and values open, dialogue-based feedback
  • Frequent community involvement opportunities and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
  • A collaborative, cohesive culture where lawyers and business teams work together toward a common goal

Job title

Bilingual Document Processing Specialist

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

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