Practice Assistant

Norton Rose Fulbright is a highly regarded global law firm that values quality, unity, and integrity among its teams. They are seeking a Practice Assistant to support lawyers and legal personnel with essential functions such as legal document preparation, file management, and general 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 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 Benefits Access to three medical plans Dental Vision Life Disability insurance Pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts 401(k) savings plan Profit-sharing plans Fertility benefits designed to support fertility and family-forming journeys Competitive paid time off plan Minimum of 20 days off based on your role and tenure with the firm 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) 11 Firm holidays Company Overview Norton Rose Fulbright provide the world’s pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in Brussels, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, BEL, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Norton Rose Fulbright has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 6 in 2025, 9 in 2024, 4 in 2023, 5 in 2022, 7 in 2021, 14 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.