Job Description
At Norton Rose Fulbright, people thrive because of a shared commitment to quality, unity and integrity. The highly regarded law firm consistently receives recognition from Great Place to Work and Top Workplaces, two companies that specialize in assessing organizational culture. Teams collaborate across regions, value new ideas and deliver meaningful client solutions, supported by a culture that embraces ambition, development and shared success. With more than 3,000 lawyers and 3,000 business services professionals working together across 50 offices worldwide, this global law firm provides a full range of legal services to leading corporations and financial institutions operating in key markets and sectors.
The Los Angeles office has a 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 Disputes practice group with essential functions necessary in representing firm clients, such as the maintenance of litigation dockets, preparation of legal documents, file maintenance and management and general administrative duties.
This position will require presence in our Los Angeles office at least three days per week pursuant to the firm’s hybrid work policy. Overtime and flexibility in schedule is required from time to time.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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
Maintain case files including filing pleadings, motions and docketing deadlines
Provide administrative support including printing, scanning, duplicating, facsimile transmission, preparing mail, overnight packages and hand deliveries
Assist with research for projects, retrieving and assembling documents
Schedule meetings, conference calls, WebEx, and reserve conference rooms using conference scheduling software
Assists lawyers and Practice Coordinators with preparing, editing and proofreading a variety of documents
Litigation calendaring within Milana, as needed
Additional responsibilities or special projects, as requested
Other duties
Please note this job description does not cover or contain all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications:
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
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
Norton Rose Fulbright will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance…