Administrative Support Assistant

Nelson Mullins; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mullins, an Am Law 100 law firm, seeks an Administrative Support Assistant in our Houston office to back attorneys and business professionals. This role emphasizes collaboration, client service, and a professional approach in a fast-paced environment.

Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will handle document prep, file management, scheduling, meetings, expense processing, data entry, and other essential office tasks with accuracy and priority management.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional demeanor with a focus on client service.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to attorneys and business professionals.
• Assist with document preparation and file management.
• Coordinate scheduling, meetings, and expense processing.
• Perform data entry and general office support tasks.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure timely, accurate results.

Skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Nelson Mullins, an Am Law 100 law firm, is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant to join our Houston office. This role provides administrative support to attorneys and business professionals while serving as an important member of a collaborative and client‑focused team. Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply.

A Day in the Life

The Administrative Support Assistant provides administrative and operational support to attorneys and business professionals, assisting with document preparation, file management, scheduling, meeting coordination, expense processing, data entry, and other office support functions. This role collaborates closely with legal and administrative teams to ensure assignments are completed accurately and efficiently while meeting deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. In this role you are responsible for managing multiple priorities, maintaining organized records, following established processes, and demonstrating a high level of professionalism and responsiveness. The successful candidate will take initiative, exercise sound judgment, and contribute positively to a supportive team culture while providing exceptional internal and external client service.

We Know You

The ideal candidate is naturally curious, exercises sound judgment, asks thoughtful questions, and demonstrates the confidence to work independently while knowing when to seek guidance. We are seeking someone who is eager to learn, committed to professional growth, and excited to be part of a supportive, team‑oriented culture where collaboration, attitude, and fit are highly valued.

• Strong critical thinking, problem‑solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize work, follow directions, and manage multiple deadlines under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team in a fast‑paced professional environment.
• Positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to learning, growth, and delivering exceptional client service.

Who We Are

With more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, e‑discovery professionals, and other business professionals across offices in California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, and throughout North Carolina and South Carolina, Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world.