Legal Administrative Assistant

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough • Raleigh, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Nelson Mullins, an AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our Raleigh office and support a team of Litigation attorneys. This role provides high-level administrative support to attorneys and legal professionals within a dynamic and fast-paced practice. The Administrative Assistant serves as a trusted resource to the legal team, helping manage critical deadlines, client communications, and day-to-day operations while ensuring exceptional service and professionalism.

Requirements

• Minimum of (1) year of recent experience supporting State and Federal litigation within a law firm environment required
• Proven ability to proactively manage complex attorney calendars, monitor deadlines, maintain organized case files, and support e-filing, docketing, and litigation workflows.
• Proactively anticipate attorney needs
• Prioritize multiple time-sensitive assignments
• Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, and business professionals
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Sound judgment
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure
• Contributing to a collaborative, team-oriented environment

Responsibilities

• Managing complex attorney calendars
• Coordinating meetings and travel arrangements
• Processing expense reimbursements
• Preparing and organizing legal documents
• Maintaining electronic files
• Supporting document management activities within NetDocuments
• Monitoring deadlines
• Assisting with e-filing and docketing activities
• Conducting conflict checks
• Opening new clients and matters
• Preparing engagement documentation
• Supporting billing and invoicing processes, including following up on outstanding client invoices

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed