Legal Administrative Assistant

About the role

The Administrative Assistant will support litigation attorneys and provide administrative support to a busy team of legal professionals. This role ensures the smooth day-to-day operation of the practice by supporting attorneys, legal teams, and client service initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars, coordinate meetings
• Process expense reimbursements
• Provide general administrative support across the office
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and finalize correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents
• Support electronic court filings in federal courts, including several U.S. Courts of Appeals circuits, and the North Carolina Court of Appeals
• Conduct conflict checks and open new client and matter engagements
• Maintain organized electronic files
• Assist with administrative projects
• Support attorneys and legal teams as business needs evolve

Requirements

• At least 3 years of litigation legal administrative experience in a law firm environment
• Some familiarity with state, appellate, and federal court e-filing procedures
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with document management, billing, and time-entry systems

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service
• Proactive, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities
• Professionalism and discretion

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Sound judgment
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced legal environment

Benefits

Nelson Mullins promotes a culture of community service and good citizenship, offering opportunities to participate in and play roles in various pro bono and community service initiatives.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.