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About the role

  • Supervisor of Document Services Group at leading Canadian law firm responsible for overseeing document production and leading staff. Ensuring quality and efficiency in document solutions and managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Managing the intake process for all document production and document support requests (assessing, prioritizing etc).
  • Ensuring document production processes are followed.
  • Identifying and submitting recommendations for changes to procedures to Manager, NAT-DSG, when necessary.
  • Ensuring the quality and accuracy of completed work meets the standards expected by the DSG clients.
  • Compiling work tracking statistics and producing reports on department activities monthly and on an as needed basis.
  • Acting as a liaison between DSG and its clients regarding workflow and to address concerns and/or issues.
  • Ensuring DSG staffing levels are appropriate to meet client needs. This includes recruiting for overtime assistance when necessary and approving vacation or other absence requests, lunch breaks, back-up supports and coverage schedules (i.e. statutory holidays, firm closure days etc.).
  • Overnight Supervisor: Working as a member of the DSG as needed; creating various legal and other documents through copy typing, transcription, scanning or other methods. Document work includes converting styles, performing mail merges, inserting media into presentations, cross-referencing, indexing, creating tables (including financial tables), working with graphs and objects, using graphics applications, etc.
  • Supervising and directing all functional day-to-day activities (workload, attendance, etc.).
  • Monitoring and managing performance of direct reports.
  • Holding staff accountable for performance expectations and results.
  • Providing guidance and feedback when necessary.
  • Providing coaching to staff in areas such as service quality, client service, standards and needs of the business.
  • Supervising and motivating all staff including direct responsibility for performance management, development and training.
  • Making recommendations to Manager, NAT DSG regarding disciplinary actions and/or terminations.
  • Participating in the hiring of new employees including assisting the Manager, NAT DSG with recruitment, screening, selection and orientation.
  • Attending off hour events, meetings with team and management team etc., as required.
  • Assessing the skill level of staff and, where necessary, identifying training required.
  • Creating training material/documentation for staff. This includes remaining current with technology and technological changes, and attending technology training sessions.
  • Participating in or leading staff training sessions.
  • Developing style sheets, designing macros and templates, and mastering new presentation/word processing software, as needed. This includes implementing these within DSG or more widely as appropriate.
  • Working with all Supervisors to ensure consistent information is shared from one shift to another. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • College diploma (office administration, legal specialization or related field).
  • Minimum 6-10 years of relevant document services experience.
  • Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a supervisory position is preferred.
  • Experience in a professional services firm or document services department an asset.
  • Highly developed problem solving, decision making, conflict management and negotiation skills, including the ability to successfully resolve performance and disciplinary issues.
  • Ability to visualize and deliver creative solutions.
  • Works well under pressure and adjusts to changing needs of the Firm.
  • Proven ability to multi-task while demonstrating composure and the ability to handle stress and tight timelines.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and telephone manners with a personable and approachable disposition.
  • Excellent communications skills in English (verbal and written) are required.
  • Fluency in French would be considered an asset.
  • Excellent transcription, spelling, proof-reading and editing skills; well organized, with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Ability to transfer knowledge in an efficient, pleasant and effective way, using a variety of techniques.
  • Capability to adapt to different work schedules (week, weekends and statutory holidays where applicable).

Benefits

  • 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.

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

CA$84,400 - CA$103,200 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

RemoteCanada

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