Adjoint·e juridique

Norton Rose Fulbright; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Retirement savings plan with employer

Telemedicine services

Wellness & health benefits

Training and development

Job summary

Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP in Calgary is seeking a Legal Assistant to support our Employment & Labour and Litigation practice. This full-time permanent role assists lawyers with administrative tasks and requires a highly organized professional with excellent client service skills in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will handle document preparation, docketing, scheduling, billing, correspondence, and file management while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized legal assistant program is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years Legal Assistant experience, experience in E&L/Litigation is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and above-average technical aptitude.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to multitask.
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, compile, serve and file documents for court tribunals, arbitration/mediation and contractual matters.
• Docket diaries, reminders and limitations.
• Prepare expense reports and oversee key account billing administration.
• Manage and coordinate lawyers' schedules, including hearing dates, client meetings, conference calls and travel arrangements.
• Draft and revise correspondence and emails.
• Transcribe, modify and format documents.
• Prioritize workflow to ensure completion of accurate work within deadlines.
• Maintain files and daily filing; file organization, opening and closing files.
• Handle incoming telephone, email and mail correspondence.
• Administration duties, including time entry.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Deadline management

Initiative

Education

Legal assistant program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP is currently seeking a Legal Assistant to work in our Calgary Office. This full-time permanent legal assistant role will provide support to lawyers in our Employment & Labour and Litigation practice. This position will play a key role in handling administrative items. We are seeking a highly organized professional individual with excellent client service skills, who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance culture.

You Will Be Focusing On

• Prepare, compile, serve and file documents for court tribunals, arbitration/mediation and contractual matters.
• Docket diaries, reminders and limitations.
• Prepare expense reports and oversee key account billing administration.
• Manage and coordinate lawyers' schedules, including coordinating hearing dates, questionings, client meetings, conference calls and travel arrangements.
• Draft and revise correspondence and e-mails.
• Transcribe, modify and format documents.
• Prioritize workflow to ensure completion of accurate work within established deadlines.
• Maintain files; including daily filing, file organization, opening files, closing files, etc.
• Handle incoming telephone, email and mail correspondence.
• Administration duties, including time entry

What You Bring To The Role

• Completion of a recognized legal assistant program is preferred
• Minimum of 3 years Legal Assistant experience, experience in E&L/Litigation is an asset
• Above average technical aptitude with a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Detailed oriented and able to handle multiple tasks
• Strong organization skills
• Highly motivated and personable
• Able to prioritize work
• Capacity to work effectively within deadlines and short-time frames
• Willing to take initiative
• Responds to everyday tasks with little supervision
• Maintains professionalism, confidentiality and discretion
• Able to work both independently and in a team environment

Why Join Our Team

• Hybrid work environment
• 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

Vous souhaitez vous joindre à un cabinet proactif et moderne où vous vivrez une expérience professionnelle exceptionnelle dans un cadre de travail inclusif et collaboratif? Joignez-vous à nous! En tant que cabinet d’avocats mondial, nous favorisons une culture fondée sur l’excellence et le service aux clients et prônons la souplesse, le respect, la diversité et la transparence. Nous nous efforçons de créer un environnement inclusif et équitable où chacun·e peut se montrer sous son vrai jour et réaliser son plein potentiel sur le plan professionnel.

Pour plus de détails sur la façon dont nous intégrons la diversité, l’équité et l’inclusion dans toutes nos activités, veuillez cliquer sur le lien suivant : Diversité, équité et inclusion | Canada | Cabinet d'avocats mondial | Norton Rose Fulbright

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