Litigation Admin Assistant — Fast-Paced Legal Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Nelson Mullins in Chicago seeks an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to support the Midwest Commercial Litigation Team in a fast-paced environment. This role provides comprehensive administrative and clerical support with a focus on client service.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of law‑firm experience, civil litigation exposure, and strong skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, along with proficiency in NetDocs for document management.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of administrative assistant experience supporting attorneys in a law firm environment.
• 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 and draft, format, edit, and proofread legal documents.
• Handle electronic filings and downloads in state and federal court systems.
• Manage docketing requests, mail, and correspondence; schedule meetings and calendars.
• Enter and review time entries; assist with billing and accounts receivable; prepare expense reports.
• Perform conflict checks, open/close client matters, prepare engagement letters, and coordinate attorney travel.

Skills

Administrative support experience

Civil litigation experience

Detail-oriented

Tools

NetDocs

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Nelson Mullins in Chicago seeks an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to support the Midwest Commercial Litigation Team in a fast-paced environment. This role provides comprehensive administrative and clerical support with a focus on client service.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of law‑firm experience, civil litigation exposure, and strong skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, along with proficiency in NetDocs for document management.