Legal Practice Assistant / Office Coordinator
Maynard Nexsen · maynard-nexsen.com
Greensboro
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Legal practice administrative support and office coordination.
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- 20 d ago · posted 2026-10-22
- Location
- Greensboro, NC, USA
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: GREENSBORO - Greensboro, NC, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Office Coordinator / Legal Practice Assistant (Litigation and Corporate)
Greensboro
Office Coordinator – Summary
Responsible for managing daily administrative tasks and ensure the smooth operations of the office
Essential Job Functions
Confidential interactions with staff, leadership, external guests, and human resources to resolve staff concerns and conflicts
Provide support to paralegals and legal practice assistants for maximum workflow success
Supervise receptionist, courier, and document specialist positions for prioritizing daily logistics, requests, deadlines, office supplies, and meeting setups
Process I-9 verification, provide training regarding work applications, security access, business cards, and equipment setup for new hires
Coordinate office library publications and invoicing
Point of contact for vendors and building management for work orders and office repairs
Coordinate office events, firm-wide meetings, health screenings, and office celebrations
Monitor office expenditures and reimbursement of same
Coordinate personal time off for staff in accordance with firm policies and ongoing administrative support
Participate in interviews for staffing candidates
Payment of dues for NC Bar Association, NC State Bar, 24th Judicial District/Greensboro Bar Association, and specialization fees
Disciplinary actions regarding staff
Legal Practice Assistant - Summary
Responsible for providing legal secretarial and administrative support for the Construction and Corporate Practice Groups
Essential Job Functions
Prepare correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents such as summonses, complaints, motions, responses, and subpoenas under the supervision of an attorney or other timekeepers
Provide trial support
Formatting briefs, pleadings and other legal documents
Keeping track of attorney time records and billing
Filing legal documents for State and Federal courts (e-filing skills are required)
Transcribing dictation
Corresponding with clients
Maintaining calendars
Open new files and client matters
Request conflict of interest checks
Maintain all client and general files
Maintain client contact when appropriate
Work closely with other administrative support staff (conflicts, records, office services, etc.)
Receive clients and visitors; maintain good public relations with clients; observe confidentiality of attorney-client relationship
Proofread documents
Provide administrative coverage for attorneys firm-wide through the workflow pod to include processing expense reports, travel arrangements, e-filing
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work successfully with multiple team members, interacting with employees at all levels of the organization
Competent to handle a variety of activities with attention to detail and quality, with the ability to follow through and follow up and adapt to quickly meet changing deadlines and priorities
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to complete multiple tasks and a high volume of work on short deadlines and follow through on assigned tasks with limited supervision
Retain a high level of flexibility and resourceful problem solving
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality
Maintain a professional work environment, adhering to firm policies and procedures
Educational and Experience Requirements
Prior litigation experience required
Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree preferred
Paralegal Certificate preferred
Work Environment and Physical Demands
In office position
Ability to work extended hours when necessary
Normal office environment; no unusual physical demands
Qualifications:
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