Legal Assistant

Freeman, Mathis & Gary Law•Dallas, TX

14h

About The Position

Freeman Mathis and Gary, LLP is a rapidly growing, national specialty litigation firm seeking an experienced legal assistant to join our Dallas Downtown office. We are eagerly seeking candidates who foster a teamwork mentality, have excellent communication skills, are problem-solvers, and are willing to take ownership of their job. Flexibility and excellent organization skills are key in our fast-paced environment. The following set of success factors describe the characteristics of those who are successful in our Firm: Helpful, Congenial, Personable, Positive Unpretentious, Approachable, Respectful, Team Oriented Accountable, Takes Ownership, Corrects Mistakes Organized, Timely, Confidential, Responsive (within 24 hours)

Requirements

Positive attitude and ability to effectively communicate with attorneys, staff, and clients.
Experience with federal and state filings.
2+ years litigation secretarial experience.
Must successfully pass a background and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Civil Litigation experience, preferred.
Knowledge of iManage and Outlook is a plus.

Responsibilities

Draft and review legal correspondence including thoroughly proofreading for errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting.
Prepares and collect conflict of interest checks, open new files and maintain client files.
Maintains attorneys’ calendars with dates of importance.
Familiar with State and Federal court filings, including submission of electronic filings.
Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints with minimal supervision.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.