Litigation Admin Assistant - Detail-Driven Support

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough in Chicago seeks an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to support the Midwest Commercial Litigation Team. The role provides essential administrative and clerical support in a fast-paced legal environment, ideal for a detail-oriented professional who delivers high-quality client service.

The successful candidate will manage docketing, time entries, billing support, engagement letters, travel coordination, and conflict checks, with strong MS Office skills

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of administrative assistant experience in a law firm.
• At least 3 years of civil litigation experience in state and federal court.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electronic files in NetDocs.
• Draft, format, edit, and proofread legal documents.
• Handle electronic filings and downloads in state and federal court systems.
• Schedule meetings and conference calls; manage attorney calendars.
• Enter and review time entries; assist with billing and accounts receivable.

Skills

Legal administrative support

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough in Chicago seeks an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to support the Midwest Commercial Litigation Team. The role provides essential administrative and clerical support in a fast-paced legal environment, ideal for a detail-oriented professional who delivers high-quality client service.

The successful candidate will manage docketing, time entries, billing support, engagement letters, travel coordination, and conflict checks, with strong MS Office skills