Bilingual Document Specialist

Description du poste:
McCarthy Tétrault is a Canadian law firm that offers a full suite of legal and business solutions to clients in Canada and around the world. At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities in our offices in Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Calgary and Vancouver. We are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of _Canada’s Top 100 Employers_ and to have earned the distinction of one of _Canada’s Best Diversity Employers_ for the thirteenth consecutive year in 2025. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.

**Shift (Remote): Monday to Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. EST**

**As a Bilingual Document Specialist, you will be**:

- Creating various legal and other documents through copy typing, transcription, and scanning.
- Proofreading and checking documents for appropriate formatting, spelling, grammar, and sense/clarity. This task also includes document version comparisons, checking for accurate revisions, and correcting document corruption.
- Developing working knowledge of the Firm’s procedures for the production of documents from the Firm’s precedents.
- Responding promptly to requests, meeting deadlines, and collaborating with other departments and individuals within the Firm.
- Proactively managing workload fluctuations under mínimal supervision and direction.
- Performing quality control of own work, seeking clarification, and reviewing others' work as needed.
- Assisting other team members, including mentorship when required.
- Managing the intake process of all document production requests and document support requests which includes prioritizing and coordinating work for completion.
- Managing escalation and retaining problem ownership of document production and document production support (track call, research and update knowledgebase).
- Reviewing support issues/procedures and recommending solutions with respect to document production and document production support when applicable.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bilinguism French-English.
- College certificate (office administration, legal specialization, or related).
- Three years of experience in a professional work environment. Experience in a document production role will be an asset.
- Knowledge of legal terminology, documents and procedures an asset.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of legal terminology, documents and procedures an asset.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and telephone manners; ability to correspond effectively and respectfully with DSG clients.
- Patience, flexibility and an ability to effectively manage difficult situations.
- Well organized with meticulous attention to detail and strong proof-reading skills.
- Personable, approachable disposition, with an ability to handle pressure/stress.
- Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to visualize and deliver creative solutions.
- Capability to adapt to different work schedules (week, weekends and statutory holidays where applicable).
- Confident in working independently, prioritizing and making day-to-day decisions, with the judgment to seek supervisory assistance when appropriate.
- Ability to type with a speed of 80-100 words per minute.

**As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to**:

- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.

**How to Apply**: