Description
Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP is currently seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to work with the infrastructure group 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:
You will be focusing on:
- Edit, format and revise agreement documents, letters, memos, reports, forms and other documents using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Initiate documentation and correspondence on files
- Maintain and monitor Outlook calendars including scheduling meetings locally and multi-office when required
- Maintain files, including assisting with opening and closing client/matter files
- Update client file lists
- Maintain an efficient file management and bring forward system
- Coordinate business travel arrangements
- Liaise with Client Billing Team for monthly production of accounts
- Handle incoming mail and outgoing mail
- Act as a liaison between lawyers and various internal and external clients at all levels
- Perform administrative and related duties as assigned and assist others in the department as required
What you bring to the role:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a Legal Assistant position, preferably with infrastructure experience
- Graduate of Legal Administrative Assistant program or relevant experience
- Strong technical ability with word processing and formatting
- Advanced PC skills, particularly Microsoft Office Suite (including MS Teams, SharePoint and Excel) and legal software knowledge (Chrome River, SAP, iManage knowledge would be an asset)
- Possesses an in-depth knowledge of legal procedures in the related area of practice
- Excellent spelling and grammar skills
- Ability to work with minimal direction or instructions
- Ability to coordinate multiple priorities and remain organized
- Ability to delegate work appropriately to other service departments and/or assistants
- Ability to work in a team and maintain excellent working relationships with all staff
Vancouver Salary: $50,599-$82,225. Salary will be discussed and negotiated during interview and will be based on experience.
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.