Legal Assistant — Corporate & M&A Support (Hybrid)

Norton-Rose-Fulbright; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Telemedicine services

Wellness allowance

Training and development programs

Job summary

Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP is seeking a highly organized Legal Assistant to support our Business Group in the Toronto office. The role focuses on calendar management, travel coordination, document drafting, and billing while maintaining client files and delivering exceptional service.

The candidate should have at least five years of Legal Assistant experience, preferably in Business Law, with strong communication and proofreading skills.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years' experience as a Legal Assistant, preferably within a Business Law practice.
• Support for Corporate, Commercial, and/or Mergers & Acquisitions matters.
• Diploma in Legal Assistant, Law Clerk, or Paralegal is an asset.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Advanced proofreading abilities and strong written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage lawyers' calendars, emails, appointments, and meeting schedules.
• Coordinate calls, meetings, and travel arrangements; prepare itineraries.
• Edit, format, and proofread legal and business documents; prepare reports and presentations.
• Assist with billing, expenses, and monthly reporting.
• Open, maintain, and close client files following firm procedures.
• Provide administrative support and collaborate with colleagues for client service.

Skills

Calendar management

Email management

Travel coordination

Document editing

Billing & expenses

MS 365

File management

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

Legal Assistant diploma

Law Clerk diploma (asset)

Paralegal diploma (asset)

Tools

Document management systems

Microsoft 365 applications

Job description

Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP is seeking a highly organized Legal Assistant to support our Business Group in the Toronto office. The role focuses on calendar management, travel coordination, document drafting, and billing while maintaining client files and delivering exceptional service.

The candidate should have at least five years of Legal Assistant experience, preferably in Business Law, with strong communication and proofreading skills.