What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Administrative Assistant position at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP?
Overview: The Richmond office of Nelson Mullins seeks a Litigation Administrative Assistant with 5 years of complex litigation experience.
A Day in the Life:
- Prepare/revise/finalize correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents
- Maintain attorney calendars; make travel arrangements; process monthly expense reports
- Run conflict checks, open new client/matter engagements, maintain electronic and paper client files, setup billing requirements for clients.
- Enter attorney time in time entry system
- Schedule client meetings, communicate with clients as necessary
- Assist with billing/client invoices
We Know You: You are professional and well-organized with 5 years of experience supporting multiple attorneys and paralegals in complex litigation matters, have excellent administrative and legal skills. You are a self-starter, detail-oriented, have the ability to multi-task in a high activity environment, are able to prioritize assignments, and work well under pressure. We are seeking someone who is able to take direction and work independently.
- College degree preferred; high school degree or equivalent mandatory
- 5 years of recent State and Federal litigation experience within a law firm
- Proficiency using Microsoft Suite products
- Experience with a document management system, billing and time entry programs preferred
- Typing of 65 wpm
Who We Are: With more than 900 attorneys, policy advisors, e-discovery professionals and other business professionals, Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world. As a Firm, Nelson Mullins has a strong foundation of community service and good citizenship. Our professional staff teams 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 towards shared goals.
Location: 901 East Byrd Street,Suite 1650, Richmond, VA 23219
Job Type: Full-time
