Practice Coordinator

Job DescriptionAt 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 Practice Coordinator provides high-level administrative support to our Projects team while helping coordinate team initiatives and events. This role is well suited for a collaborative professional who is organized, resourceful, and able to manage multiple priorities.This position will require presence in our Houston 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:Provide administrative and operational support to lawyers and other members of the practice groupCoordinate internal meetings, team events, retreats, and practice group programsManage event logistics, including venue coordination, attendee communications, vendor management, materials preparation, and on-site supportPartner with practice group leadership to support team initiatives and projects that promote collaboration and engagement across the groupPrepare, edit and proofread a variety of practice area documents, including correspondence, agreements, spreadsheets, and presentationsComplete client/matter intake request forms and work directly with the lawyers and compliance department on new or existing businessMaintain calendars to include coordination and scheduling of meetings, conference calls and WebEx, send calendar invites and reminders, reserve conference rooms on-site in firm reservation system and for off-site venuesReview and edit pre-bills for submission to billing department and research/identify outstanding invoices and paymentsInteract and follow-up with clients, outside counsel and others, as requestedManage physical and electronic files (iManage)Assist with lawyer time entry and client billing, as neededProcess business expense reimbursements and vendor paymentsCoordinate domestic and international travel arrangements with firm’s travel providerOrganize, maintain, and track documents on a client extranet site or other databasesMaintain and update contact lists, create labels and coordinate mailings, as requestedAssist other team members with overflow work and special projects, as requestedOther dutiesPlease 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 of 3 years’ experience providing administrative support in a corporate or professional environmentAssociate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma is requiredProficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat, with a strong ability to learn and adapt to new software quicklyExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalExcellent organizational skillsImpeccable attention to detailAbility to work harmoniously and effectively with others as part of a teamStrong work ethic and positive attitude, with flexibility to work overtime as neededExercises confidentiality and discretion in a professional and trustworthy mannerSelf-starter who takes initiative and has willingness to learnBenefitsNorton Rose Fulbright US LLP is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Benefit packages include access to three medical insurance plans, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and disability insurance. Employees can also access pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts. Norton Rose Fulbright helps provide financial security by allowing employees to participate in a 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible. Full- time employees are eligible to access fertility benefits designed to support fertility and family-forming journeys. Employees may also access commuter benefits where applicable and student loan assistance refinancing options.In addition to the Firm’s health and welfare benefits above, we offer a competitive paid time off plan, which provides a minimum of 20 days off based on your role and tenure with the firm. The firm offers a 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). Employees may also access child care support through a back-up care program. Employees are also entitled to 11 Firm holidays.Legal NoticesNorton Rose Fulbright US LLP is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal laws and their implementing regulations that require the collection and recording of certain data and information. The information we receive will not be used to make any decision regarding employment and will be kept separate from your application. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.Norton Rose Fulbright US is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance of accommodation to complete your application, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. When submitting your request, please provide your contact information and a description of the accommodation needed or the accessibility barrier you are experiencing. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.Pay Transparency – Nondiscrimination Provision: The firm will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.Right to Work InformationEqual Employment OpportunityFor details on the personal information we collect in connection with your application for potential employment or partnership with Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP and for what purposes visit California Consumer Privacy Notice-Norton Rose Fulbright and Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP - US Data Privacy Policy or contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io.SummaryLocation: Houston, Texas, USAType: Full time