Practice Assistant

Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm with a strong commitment to innovation and teamwork. They are seeking a Practice Assistant to support legal personnel with essential functions such as preparing legal documents, managing files, and performing general administrative duties.ResponsibilitiesAccept work assignments from practice group lawyers and work collaboratively with other Practice Assistants and Practice Coordinators on duties assignedComplete administrative tasks for assigned practice group, including expense reports, vendor payments, preparing binders, time entry, travel arrangements, electronic document management and paper document organizationAssist with trial preparation including organize and index exhibits, prepare trial binders and manage document-intensive filesMaintain case files including filing pleadings, motions and docketing deadlinesFile documents using electronic and paper systems; create new case files and folders using records database and document management systemProvide administrative support including printing, scanning, duplicating, preparing mail, overnight packages and hand deliveriesAssist with research for projectsSchedule meetings, conference calls, and reserve conferenceAssists with preparing, editing and proofreading a variety of documentsAdditional responsibilities or special projects, as requestedSkillsMinimum one year experience in a law firm or professional service organizationHigh school diploma is requiredProficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint and ExcelTech savvy and willing to invest in becoming proficient in new softwareExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailStrong time management skills; able to prioritize actions from multiple sourcesAbility to work harmoniously and effectively with others as part of a teamStrong work ethic and positive attitude, with flexibility to work overtime as neededExercises confidentiality and discretionSelf-starter who takes initiative and has willingness to learnDemonstrates accountability; takes ownership and pride in workAbility to learn and understand basic firm principlesAssociate's or Bachelor's degreeBenefitsAccess to three medical plansDentalVisionLifeDisability insurancePre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts401(k) savings planProfit-sharing plansFertility benefits designed to support fertility and family-forming journeysCompetitive paid time off plan, which provides a minimum of 20 days off based on your role and tenure with the firmGenerous 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 holidaysCompany OverviewNorton 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 http://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/in.



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