Assistant, Partner Integration

Job Description

We are a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Our industry-focused strategy is seeing us take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Our shared values define our culture and our workplace. You will find us to be unusually collegial, team-oriented, and ready to innovate. We work seamlessly across practices, offices and around the world. This elimination of boundaries has allowed us to evolve into a law firm that works as hard for its culture as it does for its clients.

We are seeking a highly motivated assistant to provide support to the Partner Recruitment & Integration Team. Specifically, the assistant will support all aspects related to the integration of firm partners.

This position is ideally located in Austin, Dallas, Houston or San Antonio. Flexibility for overtime is necessary as evening and weekend work will be required during peak seasons. Some travel may be required.

• Work proactively with the Partner Integration team, led by the US Director of Partner Recruitment and the Senior Manager, Partner Integration, to execute lateral partner integration strategy
• Coordinate integration meetings by sending calendar invitations and reminders, reserving conference rooms, requesting catering, etc.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements for lateral partners during the pre-arrival and integration period
• Maintain internal tracking of all integration meetings
• Draft internal firm communications with regard to new lateral partners
• Work with the lateral partner to update contact lists
• Provide exceptional service by responding to and resolving questions in a timely manner
• Process business expense reimbursements and vendor payments
• Take ownership of projects assigned by integration and compliance team leaders
• Assist integration team members with related administrative tasks and provide backup support for integration activities

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.

• A minimum of two years of experience in a professional services office environment
• Previous legal recruitment experience is preferred
• Attention to detail, accuracy, responsiveness and excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrate good judgment and accountability for delivering excellent service
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communications skills; both written and oral
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential
• Professionalism, personal integrity and high degree of confidentiality
• Flexibility and ability to adapt in an ever-changing environment, including the ability to prioritize
• Advanced user in Microsoft Office
• Strong computer and technical skills
• Flexibility for overtime is necessary as evening and weekend work may be required during peak recruiting seasons

Norton 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 plans, dental, vision, life, 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.

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 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 are also entitled to 11 Firm holidays.

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is an Equal 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. Similarly, self-identification information is kept confidential and used only in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.Norton Rose Fulbright is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact us.hr@nortonrosefulbright.com. Please provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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