Legal Practice Assistant & Office Operations Lead

Maynard Nexsen PC; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Maynard Nexsen PC in Greensboro, NC seeks a dedicated Office Coordinator / Legal Practice Assistant to support the Construction and Corporate Practice Groups. The role combines legal secretarial duties with office administration to ensure smooth daily operations.

You will prepare legal documents, coordinate calendars, supervise staff, handle onboarding tasks, and liaise with clients and vendors. Strong MS Office skills and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Experience supporting paralegals and legal practice assistants is preferred.
• Litigation experience or exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence, memoranda and legal documents (summonses, complaints, motions, responses, subpoenas) under attorney supervision.
• Provide trial support and maintain attorney time records and billing.
• Format briefs and pleadings; file documents with State and Federal courts (e-filing).
• Maintain calendars, open new files, and handle client communications.
• Coordinate with staff, vendors, and building management; supervise receptionist and support staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Verbal and written communication

Integrity and confidentiality

Education

2 year degree

Paralegal certificate preferred

Associate or Bachelor degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Maynard Nexsen PC in Greensboro, NC seeks a dedicated Office Coordinator / Legal Practice Assistant to support the Construction and Corporate Practice Groups. The role combines legal secretarial duties with office administration to ensure smooth daily operations.

You will prepare legal documents, coordinate calendars, supervise staff, handle onboarding tasks, and liaise with clients and vendors. Strong MS Office skills and confidentiality are essential.