Practice Assistant

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP • Huntington, WV

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Nelson Mullins, an AmLaw 100 law firm, is seeking a Litigation Practice Assistant to join our Huntington office. This position provides administrative and litigation support to attorneys and paralegals handling matters in state and federal courts. The ideal candidate will have prior litigation experience in a law firm or recently obtained paralegal certification and will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with legal professionals on complex litigation matters while developing a strong understanding of the litigation lifecycle. In this role, you will work closely with attorneys and paralegals to support litigation matters through case management, document organization, discovery tracking, court deadline monitoring, and client communications. You will assist with the preparation and maintenance of case files, support document productions, coordinate litigation workflows, and provide administrative and operational support to help ensure matters progress efficiently throughout the litigation lifecycle.

Requirements

• Strong organizational, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Professionalism, accountability, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to quickly learn new technology and software.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of litigation experience in a law firm.
• Recently obtained paralegal certificate.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate.
• Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of education.

Responsibilities

• Support litigation matters through case management, document organization, discovery tracking, court deadline monitoring, and client communications.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of case files.
• Support document productions.
• Coordinate litigation workflows.
• Provide administrative and operational support to ensure matters progress efficiently throughout the litigation lifecycle.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree