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About the Role

Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP is seeking a highly organized and detail-orientated Legal Assistant for their Employment & Labour Group. This role offers a challenging position within an office that boasts a great culture.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, revise, proofread, serve and file court documents in accordance with the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Prepare and submit expense reports, docket entries, and accounts.
• Manage and coordinate client meetings, conference calls, hearings, arbitrations, etc.
• Maintain lawyers’ calendar, including coordinating travel arrangements and tracking deadlines.
• Provide general administrative assistance, such as responding to client inquiries, receiving incoming mail and maintaining client file lists.
• Draft and revise correspondence for review.
• Maintain electronic and physical files, including opening and closing files and keeping files up to date.
• Perform related duties as assigned and assist others as required.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Legal Assistant position preferably in Employment and Labour law.
• Must be able to prioritize, meet deadlines and adapt to frequently and rapidly changing priorities.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Experience with styles and document formatting.
• Ability to take initiative when appropriate.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft 365
• Proficiency with document management systems
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients

Location

• Toronto
• Ottawa

Work Type

• Hybrid work environment
• 4 days a week in office

Experience Level

• Minimum of 5 years of experience

Education Level

• Diploma from a Legal Assistant, Law Clerk or Paralegal program would be considered an asset.

Salary/Compensations

• Toronto: $55,000 - $68,000
• Ottawa: $53,800 - $66,400

Benefits

• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Benefit premiums paid by the firm
• Telemedicine services
• Flexible health and wellness allowance

About the Company

• Norton Rose Fulbright provides a full scope of legal services to the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions.
• The global law firm has more than 3,000 lawyers advising clients across locations in the United States, Europe, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East.
• With its global business principles of quality, unity and integrity, Norton Rose Fulbright is recognized for its client service in key industries, including financial institutions; energy, infrastructure and resources; technology; transport; life sciences and healthcare; and consumer markets.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity

• We strive to create an equitable, inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work and realize their career potential.
• Norton Rose Fulbright has a duty to accommodate those who are unable to get vaccinated due to protected grounds.