Legal Assistant

Norton Rose Fulbright • Calgary, AB

25d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a recognized legal assistant program is preferred

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

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Benefit premiums paid by the firm
• Telemedicine services
• Flexible health and wellness allowance that covers much more than gym memberships!
• Training and development programs based on your interests and needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree