Essential Functions:
- Creating and troubleshooting advanced Excel documents, including the ability to produce graphs and tables, use formulas efficiently, and perform calculations and automation to process large volumes of data.
- Preparing and editing a variety of legal complex documents, spreadsheets, presentations, flow charts and PDF documents.
- Provide a friendly, helpful and knowledgeable first point of contact for staff of Bennett Jones seeking Microsoft Office Applications problem resolution.
- Converting PDF documents into Word or other formats as required and formatting same.
- Transcribing dictation using BigHand Digital Dictation.
- Creating and troubleshooting blacklines using Workshare Compare.
- Variety of other tasks and projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must be available to work Monday – Friday from 11:00 am–7:00 pm or 12:00 pm–8:00 pm.
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a legal document processor with a general understanding of most areas of law and the document requirements.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio.
- Advanced knowledge of DocXTools and OmniPage conversion software.
- Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and Workshare Compare.
- Strong word processing skills including superior accuracy, proofreading and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of ProxyPro an asset.
- Someone who is highly organized and self-motivated, possessing the ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision, will excel in this role.
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All offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory verification of a Canadian criminal record check. Determination of the factors that constitute satisfactory verification is within the sole discretion of Bennett Jones.
This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Bennett Jones is committed to the health, safety, and well-being of our Firm members. Effective October 1, 2021, Bennett Jones will require all Firm members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, in accordance with public health guidance, prior to entering the workplace, attending a firm sponsored event, attending at a client's workplace or travelling on Firm business. Bennett Jones welcomes applications from all applicants, including applicants who may requires a specific accommodation because of a disability or another protected ground. Any applicant requiring accommodation during the application process should contact email noted above.