Legal Practice Assistant

Maynard Nexsen • Raleigh, NC

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Seeking a full-time Legal Practice Assistant to support attorneys in restructuring, corporate, and tax practice groups. This in-office position may offer occasional remote work opportunities once established. The role requires a self-starter with a strong work ethic and a desire to learn, possessing excellent organizational and communication skills, a detail-oriented approach, and a positive team attitude. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Excel) and Adobe is essential, as is familiarity with PACER and CM/ECF. Experience with iManage, Westlaw, and Harvey is considered a plus. The ability to easily identify and adapt to changing workflow priorities is also important.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5 years of legal secretarial work
• Solid references
• Self-starter with great work ethic, eager to learn
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Positive team contributor
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, and Adobe
• Adept with PACER and CM/ECF

Nice To Haves

• Experience with iManage, Westlaw, and Harvey
• Easily identifies and adapts to changing workflow priorities

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars and schedule meetings
• Docket and monitor deadlines
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
• Maintain organized physical and digital case files
• Process conflict checks and expense reports
• Perform preliminary document reviews
• Manage and organize transactional binders
• Draft and proofread correspondence and basic legal documents
• E-file and serve pleadings
• Maintain confidentiality of client and firm information

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED