Legal Administrative Assistant

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP•Winston-Salem, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Nelson Mullins, an Am Law 100 firm, is seeking an Administrative Assistant for its Winston-Salem office. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting litigation attorneys and providing a high level of administrative support to a busy team of legal professionals. This role plays an integral part in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the practice by supporting attorneys, legal teams, and client service initiatives.

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

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting litigation attorneys in a law firm environment
Strong organizational skills
Attention to detail
Commitment to delivering exceptional client service
Proactive, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining professionalism and discretion
Strong communication skills
Sound judgment
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced legal environment

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
Manage electronic court filings in federal courts, including several U.S. Courts of Appeals circuits, and the North Carolina Court of Appeals
Support client and matter intake processes by conducting conflict checks and opening new client and matter engagements
Maintain organized electronic files
Assist with administrative projects
Support attorneys and legal teams as business needs evolve