Technical Writer

Position Overview:

LawDepot.com is currently expanding and looking to recruit a Technical Writer in Edmonton, Alberta. In this role, you will be responsible for creating interactive web products and services that are helpful, easy to understand and a pleasure to use for our 24 million plus yearly visitors. A primary responsibility will be improving the usability of our products by refining the structure and readability of our interactive questionnaires. This is a full-time permanent position, working 37.5 hours per week with opportunities in office or hybrid.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop interactive product questionnaires that customers fill out to create customized legal documents
• Write and edit text to make the product creation process simple and easy for users
• Gather and sort through quantitative and qualitative data to determine problem areas and opportunities for improvement across products
• Learn about best practices through collaboration with our Technical writing team
• Collaborate with our Legal, Design, Development and QA departments to create powerful, interactive web products that are optimized for conversion
• Utilize internal tools to implement questionnaire improvements
• Conduct product research and user testing
• Develop innovative strategies for increasing user engagement and retention
• Help assess the viability of potential projects, services, and features
• Continually develop skills by reading and researching about digital marketing and UX training

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

· Post-secondary education in Writing, Communications, Law, Business, or other relevant fields

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate complicated information in a succinct way that users can understand
• Understanding of consumer psychology, online marketing, and conversion optimization
• Effectively provide and receive feedback
• Self-driven with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to identify opportunities and suggest new ideas
• Quality decision making and sound judgement
• Technical writing experience would be an asset
• Knowledge of law and legal matters would be an asset
• Working knowledge of UX best practices would be an asset
• Software development knowledge would be an asset
• Bilingual in French, German or Spanish would be an asset

Company Profile:

Join one of the fastest growing companies in Canada! LawDepot is proud to be a seven-time Growth 500 ranked organization and a major player in the Global legal solutions industry. Our mission is to modernize the legal document creation experience by empowering people with fast, easy-to-use, and professional solutions. With over ten million satisfied customers worldwide, over two million monthly website visitors, and billions of dollars saved on legal fees, you will be joining a team that is truly making a difference. At LawDepot, we foster a collaborative and inclusive learning culture that values excellence and diversity. Apply today and become a part of our exciting journey!

Why You Should Join the LawDepot Team:

• Excellent total compensation package
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits, plus an additional Health Care Spending Account
• Great work life balance (37.5 hour work weeks, flexible schedules, ability to bank hours)
• Three weeks paid vacation, plus bonus personal days
• Continuous learning opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning subscriptions and training budgets
• Company share plan
• Free catered lunches for the entire office
• Monthly social events for team members to enjoy (think axe throwing, rock climbing, board games, food trucks, trivia contests, and charitable activities)
• Casual work environment
• Personal offices for focused work and to have your individual space (plus collaborative workspaces for when you want to meet with the team)
• Free and easily accessible parking
• Southgate Mall, Whyte Ave, and Calgary Trail restaurants are only minutes away
• Hybrid working arrangements for that balance between getting work done at home and engaging with others in the office

How to Apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter by email to career@lawdepot.caor submit online via our Careers page at https://www.lawdepot.ca/career

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edmonton, AB T6E 5V1