Practice Assistant

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough • Atlanta, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Nelson Mullins' Atlanta office is seeking a motivated and dedicated Practice Assistant to join our dynamic litigation team! This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable insight into the legal field and work alongside experienced professionals. This role is ideal for a recent college graduate (2 or 4-year) considering law school and eager to gain hands-on experience at an Am100 law firm.

Requirements

• Ability to stay organized and meet deadlines, whether working independently or in a team environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Close attention to detail and ability to provide an accurate, neat, and thorough work product
• Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities
• Knowledgeable of relevant software programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to learn new software and operating systems

Nice To Haves

• An interest in working for 2 years prior to pursuing further education is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Implementing litigation strategies and creating charts/deliverables summarizing same
• Performing basic research and compiling of data
• Using electronic litigation databases and other technology proficiently to streamline case management
• Entering and tracking data
• Organizing documents and monitoring files
• Performing non-legal research using various research tools, including the Internet, Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER and other court-related websites for case law, statutes, articles, books, etc.
• Assisting with special projects

What This Job Offers

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