Assistant, Talent Development

Job Description

At 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.

Norton Rose Fulbright is seeking an Assistant to join the Talent Development team. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and highly organized. Previous law firm experience is preferred but not required. This position reports to the Manager, Talent Development Programs in Dallas, Texas. The Assistant can be located in Dallas, Houston or Austin, Texas and presence in the office may be required from time to time pursuant to the firm’s hybrid work policy. Overtime and some travel may be required to facilitate training and attend events.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

• Assist with the Business Services and Lateral Lawyer onboarding and integration efforts, including coordinating meetings, compiling schedules and collateral, coordinating virtual trainings, and communicating with new hires, firm team members and lawyers involved in the onboarding and integration process.

• Assist with Talent Development training program logistics including date vetting, administering SharePoint sites, booking conference rooms and hotel rooms, partnering with A/V team members for program setup and recordings, coordinating catering orders, facilitating on-site events, preparing presentation materials, drafting and issuing correspondence and tracking attendance at various programs.

• Maintain recorded programs and materials in Learning Management System (LMS).

• Maintain inventory of Talent Development program materials.

• Compile post-program evaluations and reports.

• Serve as a liaison for Talent Development’s expense and invoice processing and help manage the department’s budget.

• Monitor departmental email inbox and forward requests/questions to appropriate team member(s).

• Support the Talent Development team with other administrative tasks, as requested.

Other duties

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.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of work experience in a professional setting.

• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, 5 years of professional work experience, preferably at a law firm or other professional services environment.

• Attention to detail, accuracy, responsiveness and excellent organizational skills required.

• Strong interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to be effective in both a group and one-on-one setting.

• Demonstrated experience with event planning or coordination preferred.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Maintain professionalism, personal integrity and high degree of confidentiality.

• Demonstrated technology skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting tools such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom.

• Knowledge of LMS and LinkedIn Learning preferred.

• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.

• Sense of pride in work, willingness to take responsibility and committed to working as a member of the team.

• Ability to effectively manage assignments and prioritize tasks from multiple stakeholders.

• Demonstrate excellent client service skills, serving both internal and external clients.

• Ability to exhibit conscientiousness, dedication, self-discipline and a sense of responsibility.

• Confident interacting with all levels of the organization, both legal and administrative.

• Reliable, flexible and a can-do attitude in all situations is essential.

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 [email protected]. 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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Equal Employment Opportunity

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP 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 firm, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).