Practice Assistant

Norton Rose Fulbright is a highly regarded law firm that values quality, unity, and integrity. They are seeking a Practice Assistant to support lawyers and paralegals with essential functions necessary for representing clients, including the preparation of legal documents and administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Accept work assignments from practice group lawyers and work collaboratively with other Practice Assistants and Practice Coordinators on duties assigned
• Complete administrative tasks for assigned practice group, including expense reports, vendor payments, preparing binders, time entry, travel arrangements, electronic document management and paper document organization
• Assist with trial preparation including organize and index exhibits, prepare trial binders and manage document-intensive files
• Maintain case files including filing pleadings, motions and docketing deadlines
• File documents using electronic and paper systems; create new case files and folders using records database and document management system
• Provide administrative support including printing, scanning, duplicating, preparing mail, overnight packages and hand deliveries
• Assist with research for projects
• Schedule meetings, conference calls, and reserve conference
• Assists with preparing, editing and proofreading a variety of documents
• Additional responsibilities or special projects, as requested

Skills

• Minimum one year experience in a law firm or professional service organization preferred
• High school diploma is required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint and Excel
• Tech savvy and willing to invest in becoming proficient in new software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong time management skills; able to prioritize actions from multiple sources
• Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with others as part of a team
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude, with flexibility to work overtime as needed
• Exercises confidentiality and discretion
• Self-starter who takes initiative and has willingness to learn
• Demonstrates accountability; takes ownership and pride in work
• Ability to learn and understand basic firm principles
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Benefits

• Bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed and are dependent upon individual and firm performance.
• Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family.
• Benefit packages include access to three medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Employees can also access pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Norton Rose Fulbright helps provide financial security by allowing employees to participate in a 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible.
• Full- time employees are eligible to access fertility benefits designed to support fertility and family-forming journeys.
• We offer a competitive paid time off plan, which provides a minimum of 20 days off based on your role and tenure with the firm.
• The firm offers a generous paid parental leave benefit allowing parents to take a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave to bond with your newborn, or adopted child(ren).
• Employees are also entitled to 11 Firm holidays.

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