Litigation Administrative Assistant

Overview

Nelson Mullins, an Am Law 100 firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Administrative Assistant with five years of experience to join its national litigation team in the Washington, D.C. office. This role provides comprehensive, high-level administrative and litigation support to attorneys in a fast-paced environment and is critical to ensuring the efficient management of day-to-day practice operations.

A Day in the Life

In this role, you will provide comprehensive litigation support, including preparing, revising, and finalizing correspondence, pleadings, and legal documents, while managing electronic and court filings across state and federal jurisdictions, including Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. You will coordinate depositions, meetings, and travel arrangements, maintain attorney calendars, and assist with billing, time entry, and expense reporting. This role also includes running conflict checks, opening new matters, maintaining client files, and supporting overall practice operations by anticipating next steps and ensuring deadlines and priorities are effectively managed. 

We Know You

The ideal candidate brings strong litigation support experience and the ability to independently manage a busy desk with confidence and accuracy. This individual demonstrates excellent judgment, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to supporting attorneys and contributing to a positive, team-oriented office culture. Success in this position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

• 5+ years of litigation legal administrative experience within a law firm
• Experience with state and federal e-filing, including familiarity with DC, MD, and VA courts preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with document management, billing, and time entry systems

At Nelson Mullins, we are dedicated to transparent and fair compensation practices. Pay for this position is determined by factors such as experience, skills, and location. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for merit-based raises, and benefits such as healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off.

•          In DC, Salary/Wage Range: $70,000 - $95,000 annually.

Who We Are

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, 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.