Document and Administrative Support Hub (DASH), Document Specialist

McMillan has an exciting full time opportunity as an Administrative Specialist as part of our Document and Administrative Support Hub (“DASH”) team. The role of the Administrative Specialist is to provide our Legal Professionals and Legal Administrative Assistants with onsite and remote administrative support. The role is full time from Monday to Friday. This position requires the applicant to work onsite, with occasional opportunities for remote work as needed.

What You’ll Do

Under the supervision of the Manager, National DASH, The Administrative Specialist will provide administrative support to Legal Professionals and Legal Administrative Assistants, nationally. Your duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to preparing and submitting documentation required to open new client matters and close old matters, submitting cheque requisitions, printing proformas, processing expense claims, document revisions and mark-ups/copy-typing, creating file folders, assisting with filing (electronic and physical), and electronic profiling of documents in our document management system. You may also assist with the coordination of onsite meetings, entering dockets for Legal Professionals and other administrative duties or projects as necessary. This role also presents significant potential for growth, particularly in developing your technical skills and advancing your career within our firm.

What You Bring

Your history includes a Legal Assistant Diploma or 1-2 years of administrative assistant experience, preferably within a law firm setting, or a recent graduate from a Legal Office Administration program. You have strong administrative, organizational and interpersonal skills. You are detail-oriented and are able to effectively meet deadlines, work well in a team setting, and provide an exceptional level of client service. You take initiative, are solution-oriented, and are able to prioritize work to handle conflicting deadlines. You embrace evolving technology and have strong skills in Microsoft Word and Outlook. Prior experience with other Microsoft applications and iManage or a document management system would be an asset. Finally, you are flexible to work additional hours on occasion or on short notice.

McMillan Offers You

Growth

Mentorship and Support

Training as Software Evolves

Commensurate Compensation and Benefits Package

Fun Work Environment

Salary range: $4+,000 - $52,000 annually

McMillan = You

Inclusion and diversity are essential elements of our culture at McMillan which coincides with our core values of respect, teamwork, commitment, client service and professional excellence. We are extremely proud to be one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People five years in a row.

At McMillan, we know we will achieve the most success by attracting and retaining the best talent, and by representing and supporting communities from which we draw our members, the communities in which we live and work and the communities to which we provide legal services.

We are a law firm that prides itself in sustained quality and excellence in service while fostering a positive and collegial work environment which nurtures mentoring inspires enthusiasm and professional excellence. We commit to putting our best efforts forward in achieving our goals, and the goals of our clients. You can help us in that journey!

Need another reason to consider McMillan? Let’s work together to help you achieve your professional goals and career development.

Let’s get started

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McMillan LLP is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and diversity. We respect and embrace the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of individuals at all levels of the firm. This enables us to provide innovative client service, contribute fully to our communities and advance our firm’s values.