Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP is currently seeking a Float Legal Assistant to work in the Litigation Group in our Vancouver Office. This position will appeal to candidates who enjoy a busy and challenging position in an office with a great culture. The primary responsibilities of the position are outlined below:

The Role

• Assist our Litigation Group, providing vacation and sick leave coverage for Legal Assistants, in addition to overload assistance;
• 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;
• Initiation of documentation and correspondence on files;
• Assisting with opening and closing client/matter files;
• Updating client file lists;
• Maintain an efficient file management and bring forward system;
• Attending at the Court Registries to file legal documentation;
• Scanning, photocopying and compiling court documents and briefs;
• Prepare cheque requisitions and courier packages for delivery;
• Handling incoming and outgoing mail;
• Perform administrative and related duties as assigned and assist others in the department as required;
• Perform a variety of routine tasks as well as special projects as required.

Skills and Abilities

• 3-5 years of experience in a Legal Assistant position preferably with Litigation 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);
• Able to work with minimal direction or instructions;
• Able to delegate work appropriately to other service departments and/or Administrative Clerks;
• Able to manage, organize and prioritize work independently;
• Able to maintain excellent working relationships with all staff;
• Excellent spelling and grammar skills.

Why join our team:

• 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;
• Vancouver Salary: $56,679 - $92,095. Salary will be discussed and negotiated during interview and will be based on experience.

Ready to join a proactive and modern firm that provides an exceptional career experience in an inclusive and collaborative environment? Come join us!

As a global law firm, we embrace a culture of excellence and working hard, but always with a focus on flexibility, respect, diversity and openness. We strive to create an equitable, inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work and realize their career potential.

To find out more about how we integrate diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do please click https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion.

We thank all candidates for their applications, but please note that we will be contacting only those whom we invite for an interview.

Law around the world