Legal Assistant - Business - 12-month contract
About the role
4 days a week in office - Montreal Office
Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP is currently seeking a Legal Assistant to work in our vibrant Business Group in our Montreal office. This position will appeal to candidates who enjoy a challenging position in a professional office with a great culture.
You will be focusing on:
- Update and revise a variety of lengthy documents;
- Edit, format, print and revise letters, memos, reports, forms, labels and other printed material;
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail, answer client calls and general inquiries;
- Maintain an efficient file management and bring forward system;
- Responsible for the billing support for a group of lawyers including generating bills on a monthly basis and understanding and adapting to specific client requirements;
- Open and close client/matter files;
- Perform administrative and related duties as assigned and assist others in the department as required;
What you bring to the role:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Legal Assistant role, preferably in Business Law, Securities or M&A ;
- Advanced PC skills, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.);
- Experience with SEDAR/SEDI filings;
- Able to work with minimal direction or instructions;
- Able to manage, organize and prioritize work independently;
- Excellent spelling and grammar skills
- Bilingual English & French
Norton Rose Fulbright is a large international legal practice with multiple offices around the world. Its clientele is also international, so we must be able to provide services in English and in French. As a result, a**good working knowledge of both languages is required,**since you will communicate frequently with managers and/or colleagues in other provinces or countries and/or will serve our clients in both languages.
Ready to join a proactive and modern firm that provides an exceptional career experience in an inclusive and collaborative environment? Come join us!
As part of a global legal practice, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada embrace a culture of excellence and client service, but always with a focus on flexibility, respect, diversity and openness. We strive to create an equitable, inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work and realize their career potential.
To find out more about how we integrate diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do please click Diversity, equity and inclusion | Canada | Global law firm | Norton Rose Fulbright .
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruiting process, please inform us in the recruitment application. We will contact you to further discuss your need.
Please note that applicants who receive an employment offer may be required during their employment with Norton Rose Fulbright to provide proof of vaccinations recommended from time to time by government or public health authorities. Norton Rose Fulbright has a duty to accommodate those who are unable to get vaccinated due to protected grounds. For applicants who require an accommodation, please contact us to discuss further.
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Please note that this job posting is being advertised to fill an existing vacancy.
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About Norton Rose Fulbright
Norton Rose Fulbright provides a full scope of legal services to the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions. Our global law firm has more than 3,000 lawyers advising clients across more than 50 locations worldwide, including Houston, New York, London, Toronto, Mexico City, Hong Kong, Sydney and Johannesburg, covering the United States, Europe, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East. We are recognized for our client service in key industries, including financial institutions; energy, infrastructure and resources; technology; transport; life sciences and healthcare; and consumer markets. Our sector focus extends across our locations and gives us the ability to transcend traditional law firm boundaries, allowing our lawyers to interconnect and share knowledge across jurisdictions, practice groups and regulatory fronts to provide an integrated and streamlined service globally. Wherever we are, we operate in accordance with our global business principles of quality, unity and integrity. We aim to provide the highest possible standard of legal service in each of our offices and to maintain that level of quality at every point of contact.
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Legal Assistant - Business - 12-month contract
About the role
4 days a week in office - Montreal Office
Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP is currently seeking a Legal Assistant to work in our vibrant Business Group in our Montreal office. This position will appeal to candidates who enjoy a challenging position in a professional office with a great culture.
You will be focusing on:
- Update and revise a variety of lengthy documents;
- Edit, format, print and revise letters, memos, reports, forms, labels and other printed material;
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail, answer client calls and general inquiries;
- Maintain an efficient file management and bring forward system;
- Responsible for the billing support for a group of lawyers including generating bills on a monthly basis and understanding and adapting to specific client requirements;
- Open and close client/matter files;
- Perform administrative and related duties as assigned and assist others in the department as required;
What you bring to the role:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Legal Assistant role, preferably in Business Law, Securities or M&A ;
- Advanced PC skills, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.);
- Experience with SEDAR/SEDI filings;
- Able to work with minimal direction or instructions;
- Able to manage, organize and prioritize work independently;
- Excellent spelling and grammar skills
- Bilingual English & French
Norton Rose Fulbright is a large international legal practice with multiple offices around the world. Its clientele is also international, so we must be able to provide services in English and in French. As a result, a**good working knowledge of both languages is required,**since you will communicate frequently with managers and/or colleagues in other provinces or countries and/or will serve our clients in both languages.
Ready to join a proactive and modern firm that provides an exceptional career experience in an inclusive and collaborative environment? Come join us!
As part of a global legal practice, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada embrace a culture of excellence and client service, but always with a focus on flexibility, respect, diversity and openness. We strive to create an equitable, inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work and realize their career potential.
To find out more about how we integrate diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do please click Diversity, equity and inclusion | Canada | Global law firm | Norton Rose Fulbright .
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruiting process, please inform us in the recruitment application. We will contact you to further discuss your need.
Please note that applicants who receive an employment offer may be required during their employment with Norton Rose Fulbright to provide proof of vaccinations recommended from time to time by government or public health authorities. Norton Rose Fulbright has a duty to accommodate those who are unable to get vaccinated due to protected grounds. For applicants who require an accommodation, please contact us to discuss further.
Law around the world nortonrosefulbright.com
Please note that this job posting is being advertised to fill an existing vacancy.
Not the right fit? Search for Legal Assistant jobs in Montréal, QC
About Norton Rose Fulbright
Norton Rose Fulbright provides a full scope of legal services to the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions. Our global law firm has more than 3,000 lawyers advising clients across more than 50 locations worldwide, including Houston, New York, London, Toronto, Mexico City, Hong Kong, Sydney and Johannesburg, covering the United States, Europe, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East. We are recognized for our client service in key industries, including financial institutions; energy, infrastructure and resources; technology; transport; life sciences and healthcare; and consumer markets. Our sector focus extends across our locations and gives us the ability to transcend traditional law firm boundaries, allowing our lawyers to interconnect and share knowledge across jurisdictions, practice groups and regulatory fronts to provide an integrated and streamlined service globally. Wherever we are, we operate in accordance with our global business principles of quality, unity and integrity. We aim to provide the highest possible standard of legal service in each of our offices and to maintain that level of quality at every point of contact.