Legal Administrative Assistant

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough in Raleigh seeks an Administrative Assistant experienced in supporting litigation teams to provide high‑level administrative support to a busy group of attorneys and professionals.

Join a firm with Am Law 100 roots and a culture of teamwork, efficiency, and client service. You will manage calendars, filings, expense reimbursements, and intake, contributing to smooth operations and successful case work.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of litigation admin experience in a law firm.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong tech skills and detail-focused document review.
• Experience with document management, billing, and time entry.
• Familiarity with state, appellate, and federal e‑filing desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure day‑to‑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.

Skills

Litigation experience

Microsoft Office

Document review

Billing systems

E-filing

Tools

Document management software

Billing systems

Time entry systems

E-filing tools

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Company Culture

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.