Practice Assistant

Norton Rose Fulbright • Dallas, TX

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Dallas office of Norton Rose Fulbright has an immediate need for an ambitious, self-motivated individual with an interest in the legal profession for a full-time position as Practice Assistant. The Practice Assistant will support the Financial Institutions practice group with essential functions necessary in representing firm clients, such as the preparation of legal documents, file maintenance and management, and general administrative duties. This position will work a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remote. Overtime and flexibility in schedule may be required from time to time.

Requirements

• Minimum one year experience in a law firm or professional service organization preferred
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred; High school diploma is required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint and Excel
• Tech savvy and willing to invest in becoming proficient in new software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with others as part of a team
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude, with flexibility to work overtime as needed
• Exercises confidentiality and discretion
• Maintains a calm and professional demeanor at all times
• Demonstrates good judgment and good interpersonal skills
• Strong problem solving skills and resilience; resourceful and innovative in solving problems and uses experience to continually develop skills
• Self-starter who takes initiative and has willingness to learn
• Demonstrates accountability; takes ownership and pride in work
• Strong time management skills; able to prioritize actions from multiple sources
• Ability to learn and understand basic firm principles

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one year experience in a law firm or professional service organization
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

• Accept work assignments from practice group lawyers and work collaboratively with other Practice Assistants and Practice Coordinators on duties assigned
• Complete administrative tasks for assigned practice group, including expense reports, vendor payments, preparing binders, time entry, travel arrangements, electronic document management and paper document organization
• Assist with trial preparation including organize and index exhibits, prepare trial binders and manage document-intensive files
• Create and update chronologies or timelines
• Maintain case files including filing pleadings, motions and docketing deadlines
• File documents using electronic and paper systems; create new case files and folders using records database and document management system
• Provide administrative support including printing, scanning, duplicating, facsimile transmission, preparing mail, overnight packages and hand deliveries
• Assist with investigative and project research
• Schedule meetings, conference calls and reserve conference rooms using conference scheduling software
• Assists lawyers and Practice Coordinators with preparing, editing, cite checking and proofreading a variety of documents
• Other duties

Benefits

• Access to three medical plans
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Profit-sharing plans if eligible
• Fertility benefits
• Competitive paid time off plan (minimum of 20 days off based on role and tenure)
• Paid parental leave (minimum of 14 weeks)
• 11 Firm holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED