Legal Administrative Assistant

Overview

Nelson Mullins is an Am Law 100 firm, dedicated to providing the highest quality legal services to our clients. The Raleigh office seeks an Administrative Assistant with experience supporting litigation attorneys to provide an elevated level of administrative support and assistance to a busy team of legal professionals.

• Ensure day‑day operations run smoothly.
• Managing calendars and meetings.
• Processing expense reimbursements.
• Providing general administrative support across the office.
• Preparing, revising, and finalizing correspondence, pleadings, and legal documents.
• Managing electronic court filings in state and federal courts.
• Assisting with client and matter intake, including running conflict checks and opening new client and matter engagements.
• Additional administrative and project‑based responsibilities as business needs evolve.

• At least 5 years of litigation legal administrative experience in a law firm required.
• Preferred qualifications include litigation experience and a strong willingness to learn.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong technology skills and attention to detail in document review.
• Experience with document management, billing, and time entry systems preferred.
• Familiarity with state, appellate, and federal e‑filing desirable.

With over 1,000 attorneys and professionals, Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in business. The firm has a strong foundation of community service and good citizenship. Administrative professionals promote these values, with opportunities to participate and play roles in various pro bono and community service initiatives. We collaborate with each other and with our clients, working side‑by‑side toward shared goals.