Legal Administrative Assistant

Nelson Mullins; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mullins in Winston-Salem is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support litigation attorneys and keep the office running smoothly. You will manage calendars, coordinate meetings, handle expenses, and draft or revise legal correspondence and pleadings.

The role requires attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while delivering excellent client service and coordinating with attorneys, staff, and clients.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of litigation legal administrative experience in a law firm.
• Familiarity with state, appellate, and federal court e-filing procedures.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and billing/time-entry systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars and coordinate meetings.
• Process expense reimbursements and provide general administrative support.
• Prepare, revise, and finalize correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Manage electronic court filings in federal courts and state appellate courts.
• Support client and matter intake processes including conflict checks.

Skills

Litigation support

Calendar management

MS Office

E-filing procedures

Billing systems

Document management

Job description

Overview

Nelson Mullins, an AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking an Administrative Assistant for its Winston-Salem office. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting litigation attorneys and providing a high level of administrative support to a busy team of legal professionals. This role plays an integral part in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the practice by supporting attorneys, legal teams, and client service initiatives.

A Day in the Life

The Administrative Assistant will manage attorney calendars, coordinate meetings, process expense reimbursements, and provide general administrative support across the office. This position is responsible for preparing, revising, proofreading, and finalizing correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents, as well as managing electronic court filings in federal courts, including several U.S. Courts of Appeals circuits, and the North Carolina Court of Appeals. The role also supports client and matter intake processes by conducting conflict checks and opening new client and matter engagements. Additional responsibilities include maintaining organized electronic files, assisting with administrative projects, and supporting attorneys and legal teams as business needs evolve.

We Know You

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting litigation attorneys in a law firm environment and possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service. They will be proactive, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining professionalism and discretion. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced legal environment.

• At least 3 years of litigation legal administrative experience in a law firm environment.


• Some familiarity with state, appellate, and federal court e-filing procedures.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as experience with document management, billing, and time-entry systems.

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, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, 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.