Legal Assistant - Banking

Norton Rose Fulbright; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm seeks a Legal Assistant to support its Banking group in Vancouver. The ideal candidate will enjoy a vibrant office culture while managing various administrative tasks to support client matters. This role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

Retirement savings plan with employer contribution

Benefit premiums paid by the firm

Telemedicine services

Flexible health and wellness allowance

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• 2 - 3 years of experience as a legal assistant, preferably in banking.
• Ability to work with minimal direction.
• Excellent spelling and grammar skills.

Responsibilities

• Edit and format documents from dictation.
• Draft preliminary correspondence and initiate file documentation.
• Perform miscellaneous duties including time entry.

Skills

Advanced PC skills

Spelling and grammar

Organizational skills

Independence

Education

Graduate of legal administrative assistant program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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The Role

Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP is currently seeking a legal assistant to work 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:

• Edit, format, print and revise letters, memos, reports, forms, labels and other printed material using; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, from dictation or other instruction as required;
• Draft preliminary correspondence;
• Initiate documentation and correspondence on files;
• Assist with opening and closing client/matter files;
• Keep client file lists;
• Maintain an efficient file management and bring forward system;
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail;
• Miscellaneous administration duties, including entry of time and bill preparation;
• Perform a variety of routine tasks as well as special projects as required.
  
  

The Role

Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP is currently seeking a legal assistant to work 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:

• Assist our Banking group;
• Edit, format, print and revise letters, memos, reports, forms, labels and other printed material using; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, from dictation or other instruction as required;
• Draft preliminary correspondence;
• Initiate documentation and correspondence on files;
• Assist with opening and closing client/matter files;
• Keep client file lists;
• Maintain an efficient file management and bring forward system;
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail;
• Miscellaneous administration duties, including entry of time and bill preparation;
• Perform a variety of routine tasks as well as special projects as required.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• 2 - 3 years of experience in a legal assistant position preferably with banking experience;
• Graduate of legal administrative assistant program or relevant experience;
• Advanced PC skills, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite (Chrome River, SAP, MS Teams, iManage knowledge would be an asset);
• Work with minimal direction or instructions;
• Delegate work appropriately to other service departments and/or administrative clerks;
• Manage, organize and prioritize work independently;
• Maintain excellent working relationships with all staff;
• Excellent spelling and grammar skills.
  
  

Vancouver Salary: $45,181.50 - $73,426. Salary will be discussed and negotiated during interview and will be based on experience.

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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