Description
At Norton Rose Fulbright, people thrive because of a shared commitment to quality, unity and integrity.
The Los Angeles office is seeking a Practice Coordinator to support lawyers within our Disputes practice.
Responsibilities include:
- Execute document production, including formatting, editing, and finalizing correspondence, memoranda, briefs, motions, and pleadings
- Proofread all documents for accuracy, grammar, and formatting
- E-file with various courts and remain up to date on format, filing requirements and deadlines
- Calendar and monitor case and matter deadlines, notifying lawyers or the docketing team as needed
- Open new clients/matters, including facilitating conflict checks, completing new matter forms, and preparing engagement letters
- Review and edit pre-bills for submission to the billing department and research outstanding invoices and payments as needed
- Maintain organized client and matter files and ensure compliance with firm protocols
- Communicate with courts, agencies, other counsel, and clients to obtain and relay information
- Schedule and manage meetings, calls, and logistics for lawyers and clients
- Reconcile invoices and manage reimbursements in the expense system
- Coordinate travel arrangements and assist with lawyer time entry as needed
- Assist the firm and peers with overflow work and provide backup support, as requested
- May train, assist, and provide orientation for new and less experienced members of staff
Qualifications:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma is required
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience performing legal administrative duties in a law firm or professional service organization; litigation experience required
- Proficiency in litigation calendaring and software, Milana preferred
- Ability to anticipate needs, confirm next steps, and proactively identify and resolve issues
- Skilled in the Microsoft Office suite, with a strong ability to learn and adapt to new software quickly
- Demonstrated ability to work independently or collaboratively, while effectively prioritizing workload and ad-hoc demands
- Exercises appropriate confidentiality and discretion at all times
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Reliable, resourceful, organized, and detail-oriented
Benefits:
- Access to three medical insurance plans, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and disability insurance
- Pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible
- Fertility benefits designed to support fertility and family-forming journeys
- Commuter benefits where applicable and student loan assistance refinancing options
- Competitive paid time off plan, which provides a minimum of 20 days off based on your role and tenure with the firm
- Generous paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave (parental leave) benefit allowing parents to take a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave to bond with your newborn or adopted child(ren)
- Child care support through a back-up care program
- 11 Firm holidays