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Legal Administrative Assistant

Job Locations US-NC-Winston-Salem
Job ID 2026-4624
Category
Administrative Assistants
Work Arrangement
Hybrid

Overview

Nelson Mullins, an Am Law 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 over 1,000 attorneys and professionals, Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in business. As a Firm, Nelson Mullins has a strong foundation of community service and good citizenship. Our administrative professionals likewise promote these values, with opportunities to participate and play roles in various pro bono and community service initiatives. We collaborate with each other and with our clients, working side-by-side toward shared goals.

 

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, 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.

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It is the policy of the Firm to provide equal opportunity in employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions, age, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, service member status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.