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The Opportunity

Halifax, NS
Administrative
Experienced
Full-time

McInnes Cooper is seeking a motivated and proactive Document Automation Specialist to join our Legal Services team in a full time permanent position. Location for this position is flexible. Travel may be required.

What you'll do

Responsibilities

As a Document Automation Specialist you will be responsible for:

  • Working closely with practice area specialists to develop precedent sets
  • Code and develop documents for use in a document automation system
  • Work closely with Systems Analysts for any development requirements of document automation system that may be necessary to achieve long term needs and goals
  • Assist with change management
  • Preparing and maintaining accurate and reliable documentation of document package development, use and change
  • Making informed business decisions necessary to develop document sets for long term use and continuous improvements
  • Work closely with Legal Professional Resources to develop document sets to gain maximum efficiencies from time keepers while providing maximum value to our clients

What you'll need

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess the following skill set:

  • Be an upcoming or recent graduate with a Bachelor in Computer Science and/or Diploma in IT Programming or related education or transferable experience
  • Excel in a demanding, high-pace environment, be highly detail-oriented, and be flexible to changing priorities. Previous experience in a law firm would be preferred, but not mandatory.
  • Exceptional technology skills, with proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office, proficiency in Microsoft Word (specifically styles and formatting) is required.
  • Working in a team environment, the successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, will be strong team player and have high personal integrity
  • Strong template development/style engine skills
  • Coding with the use of logic statements, clause libraries, taxonomy and field/data identification
  • Must be able to self guide for continuous education and advancement in their specialized skills and require minimal supervision
  • Must be an out of the box thinker and able to apply creative uses to existing tools and available resources
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in a related field

We're looking for

Core Skills

Attention to detail Code and develop documents Precedents Exceptional technology skills Process Efficiency Microsoft Word Microsoft Office Document Automation Creative Problem Solver Template development

A little bit about us

McInnes Cooper

About MC

McInnes Cooper is among the 25 largest law firms in Canada and a member of Lex Mundi, the world's leading network of independent law firms. Providing strategic counsel to industry-leading clients from Canada and abroad, the firm continues to thrive through its relentless focus on client success, talent engagement and innovation. With an integrated team of 220 lawyers and over 250 professional resources across seven offices in Charlottetown, Fredericton, Halifax, Moncton, Saint John, St. John's and Sydney, McInnes Cooper is positioned - both in size and experience - to offer clients a full range of legal services.

Our People

At McInnes Cooper you will find a team that values you. We recognize that our members are key in delivering outstanding client service and we provide a collaborative, professional environment with a member focused culture. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that values, respects and supports different perspectives, cultures and experiences.

Diversity & Inclusion

We recognize that our individual differences make us a stronger, more adaptable law firm. We embrace these differences and give all of our members the opportunity to develop their unique skills and talents.

Collective Social Responsibility

We are recognized as a leader and innovator amongst Canadian law firms in the field of Collective Social Responsibility. Our people are concerned citizens who enjoy giving back. Together, we focus on developing ongoing partnerships with community organizations that do amazing work, often despite limited resources and public awareness. As a firm, we have the ability to respond with contributions of time and monetary support, and our people give generously of their skills and effort.

Pro Bono Legal Services

Through our Pro Bono Program, we provide legal counsel to disadvantaged people and organizations that have difficulty gaining access to justice on matters of public interest.

Environmental Stewardship

Like any large organization, our operations leave a footprint on the environment. From paper use and waste production to transportation and energy consumption, we continually look for opportunities to minimize that impact.

Are you interested?

Work With Us

At McInnes Cooper you will find a team that values you. We recognize that our members are key in delivering outstanding client service and we provide a collaborative, professional environment with a member focused culture. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that values, respects and supports different perspectives, cultures and experiences.

This role offers an exceptional compensation package including a competitive salary, defined-benefit pension plan and Firm-paid health and dental benefits, Health Spending Account, Wellness Spending Account as well as Vacation, Personal & Sick Days.