Legal Administrative Assistant

About the role

Nelson Mullins, an AmLaw 60 firm, is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support a busy team of corporate legal professionals in their Charleston office.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars and meetings
• Process expense reimbursements
• Provide general administrative support across the office
• Prepare, review, edit, redline, and format legal documents
• Maintain accurate and organized document management systems
• Assist with client and matter intake, including running conflict checks, opening new client and matter engagements, and establishing client-specific billing requirements
• Assist with additional administrative and project-based responsibilities as business needs evolve

Requirements

• Corporate legal experience preferred
• Ability and willingness to learn
• Exceptional proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Strong attention to detail when reviewing documents
• Experience with a document management system, billing software, and time entry program preferred

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a legal administrative role
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Document management system knowledge
• Billing software and time entry program experience

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible work schedule
• Competitive compensation package

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position offers a flexible work schedule.