Legal Administrative Assistant

EMERGE; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Nationally recognized firm

Collaborative work environment

Litigation support

Job summary

EMERGE is partnering with a prestigious Am Law 100 firm in Winston-Salem, NC to recruit an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant. You will support litigation attorneys, manage complex matters, and oversee day-to-day practice operations in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes high-level administrative support, confidential handling of documents, and proactive coordination of calendars and court filings while contributing to exceptional client service.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation support experience in a law firm.
• Strong e-filing knowledge across state, appellate, and federal courts.
• Excellent organization, detail orientation, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars, coordinate meetings, and provide general administrative support to a busy team of legal professionals.
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and finalize legal correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Electronically file legal documents in federal courts, including multiple U.S. Courts of Appeals circuits, and the North Carolina Court of Appeals.
• Support new client and matter intake processes, including conflict checks and opening new client and matter engagements.
• Maintain organized electronic client and matter files.
• Assist with administrative projects and provide additional support to attorneys and legal teams as business needs evolve.
• Help ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the practice while delivering exceptional client service.

Skills

Litigation support

E-filing

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Independent work

Professionalism

Billing experience

Time-entry

Tools

Outlook

Teams

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We're partnered with a prestigious Am Law 100 firm seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to join its Winston-Salem, NC office. This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognized law firm that values collaboration, professionalism, and exceptional client service. The ideal candidate will have a background supporting litigation attorneys and enjoy working in a fast-paced legal environment while helping manage complex matters and day-to-day practice operations.

The Legal Administrative Assistant will provide high-level administrative and litigation support to attorneys, ensuring the efficient management of legal documents, court filings, calendars, client and matter intake, and other essential administrative functions. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining professionalism, accuracy, and confidentiality.

REWARDS

• $80,000–$85,000 base salary, with potential flexibility for highly experienced candidates
• Opportunity to join a nationally recognized Am Law 100 firm
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunity to support litigation attorneys on complex legal matters
• Long-term career growth within a respected law firm

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 3 years of litigation legal administrative experience in a law firm environment
• Familiarity with state, appellate, and federal court e-filing procedures; prior e-filing experience is strongly preferred
• Experience supporting litigation attorneys and managing multiple administrative priorities
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with document management, billing, and time-entry systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality
• A proactive, adaptable approach and commitment to professionalism in a fast-paced legal environment

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage attorney calendars, coordinate meetings, and provide general administrative support to a busy team of legal professionals
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and finalize legal correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents
• Electronically file legal documents in federal courts, including multiple U.S. Courts of Appeals circuits, and the North Carolina Court of Appeals
• Support new client and matter intake processes, including conducting conflict checks and opening new client and matter engagements
• Maintain organized electronic client and matter files
• Assist with administrative projects and provide additional support to attorneys and legal teams as business needs evolve
• Help ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the practice while delivering exceptional client service

Emerge is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic. In compliance with applicable employment laws, we provide a fair and equitable hiring process and reasonable accommodations where required. We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.