Legal Support (Document Specialist) Services Assistant

Reporting to the Manager, Legal Assistant Services, the Legal Support Services Assistant has extensive experience in preparing and formatting complex legal documents, including lengthy corporate documents and litigation briefs for court.

Hours of work are from Sunday to Thursday, 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. ET. Occasional pre-authorized overtime may be required to meet client needs. This is a hybrid position.

Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Document Specialist or similar role in a legal environment.

Post-secondary education in Office Administration (Legal), Law Clerk program or related field, an asset.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, and other document processing software.

Strong understanding of legal document formatting standards and court requirements.

Experience in OCCP portal filings an asset.

Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and other PDF management tools.

Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures is a plus.

This role is being posted to fill a current vacancy.

Please note that artificial intelligence tools may be used to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

As a premier law firm with over 900 lawyers worldwide, Fasken is where excellence meets expertise. We are dedicated to shaping the future our clients want, precisely when it matters most. For more information, visit fasken.com.

At Fasken, we believe in a diverse workplace made up of people with unique experiences and qualities. It is important that all our members find our workplace welcoming and caring. An inclusive workplace creates a fair environment where people are respected and valued.

It is important to our Firm that all its members, including those with disabilities, find our workplace to be welcoming and supportive. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Any offer of employment may be conditional upon references and full background checks including a criminal record check, a credit check, employment and educational verifications.