Legal Assistant - Business Group - 9-month contract
Top Benefits
About the role
The Team You Will Be Focusing On Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP is currently seeking a Float Legal Assistant to work in the Business Group for a 9-month contract in our Vancouver office. This position will appeal to candidates who enjoy a fun, challenging position in an office with a great culture. The primary responsibilities of the position are outlined below:
- Maintain a list of action items for lawyers and follow-up on status as required
- Maintain and monitor Outlook calendars including scheduling meetings locally and multi-office when required
- Edit, format, print and revise letters, memos, reports, forms, labels and other printed material using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, from dictation or other instruction as required
- Initiation of documentation and correspondence on files
- Assisting with opening and closing client/matter files
- Maintain an efficient file management and bring forward system
- Coordinate business travel arrangements
- Liaising with Client Account Assistants for monthly production of accounts
- Acting as a liaison between lawyers and various internal and external clients at all levels
- Handling incoming mail and outgoing mail
- Perform administrative and related duties as assigned and assist others in the department as required
- Perform a variety of routine tasks as well as special projects as required.
Vancouver Salary: $45,181.50 - $73,426.50. Salary will be discussed and negotiated during interview and will be based on experience.
What You Bring To The Role
- 2+ years of experience in a Legal Assistant position preferably with Business experience
- Graduate of Legal Administrative Assistant program or relevant experience;
- Advanced PC skills, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite (Chrome River, SAP, MS Teams, iManage knowledge would be an asset)
- Able to work with minimal direction or instructions
- Able to delegate work appropriately to other service departments and/or Administrative Clerks
- Able to manage, organize and prioritize work independently
- Able to maintain excellent working relationships with all staff
- Excellent spelling and grammar skills
Why Join Our Team
- Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
- Benefit premiums paid by the firm
- Telemedicine services
- Wellness matters: Flexible health and wellness allowance that covers much more than gym memberships!
- Training and development programs based on your interests and needs
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
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.
Legal Assistant - Business Group - 9-month contract
Top Benefits
About the role
The Team You Will Be Focusing On Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP is currently seeking a Float Legal Assistant to work in the Business Group for a 9-month contract in our Vancouver office. This position will appeal to candidates who enjoy a fun, challenging position in an office with a great culture. The primary responsibilities of the position are outlined below:
- Maintain a list of action items for lawyers and follow-up on status as required
- Maintain and monitor Outlook calendars including scheduling meetings locally and multi-office when required
- Edit, format, print and revise letters, memos, reports, forms, labels and other printed material using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, from dictation or other instruction as required
- Initiation of documentation and correspondence on files
- Assisting with opening and closing client/matter files
- Maintain an efficient file management and bring forward system
- Coordinate business travel arrangements
- Liaising with Client Account Assistants for monthly production of accounts
- Acting as a liaison between lawyers and various internal and external clients at all levels
- Handling incoming mail and outgoing mail
- Perform administrative and related duties as assigned and assist others in the department as required
- Perform a variety of routine tasks as well as special projects as required.
Vancouver Salary: $45,181.50 - $73,426.50. Salary will be discussed and negotiated during interview and will be based on experience.
What You Bring To The Role
- 2+ years of experience in a Legal Assistant position preferably with Business experience
- Graduate of Legal Administrative Assistant program or relevant experience;
- Advanced PC skills, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite (Chrome River, SAP, MS Teams, iManage knowledge would be an asset)
- Able to work with minimal direction or instructions
- Able to delegate work appropriately to other service departments and/or Administrative Clerks
- Able to manage, organize and prioritize work independently
- Able to maintain excellent working relationships with all staff
- Excellent spelling and grammar skills
Why Join Our Team
- Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
- Benefit premiums paid by the firm
- Telemedicine services
- Wellness matters: Flexible health and wellness allowance that covers much more than gym memberships!
- Training and development programs based on your interests and needs
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
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.