Legal Assistant

Norton Rose Fulbright; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Retirement savings plan with employer

Benefit premiums paid by the firm

Telemedicine services

Wellness matters: Flexible health and

Job summary

Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP in Calgary is seeking a Legal Assistant to support lawyers in our Litigation practice. This full-time permanent role emphasizes a high-performance, client-focused environment with strong organizational requirements.

You'll manage document preparation, filing for court matters, scheduling, correspondence, and billing support, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in a team-driven setting.

Qualifications

• ,Completion of a recognized legal assistant program is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years Legal Assistant experience, Litigation preferable.
• 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

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 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.

Skills

MS Office

Client service

Organization

Multitasking

Communication

Privacy & discretion

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Legal assistant program

Job description

You Will Be Focusing On

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 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.

• 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.

You Will Be Focusing On

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 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.

• 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 Litigation is preferable
• 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

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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.

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