Legal Assistant
About The Position
Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for its Dallas-Metro office. This is a 100% in-office position; remote work is not available. The firm values teamwork, excellent communication, problem-solving, accountability, flexibility, organization, confidentiality, and responsiveness in its fast-paced environment. The role supports attorneys by preparing and proofreading legal correspondence, handling conflict checks and client files, maintaining calendars, and assisting with state and federal court filings, including electronic submissions. The successful candidate can organize and prioritize multiple tasks, meet time constraints with minimal supervision, communicate effectively with attorneys, staff, and clients, and maintain a high level of confidentiality. Candidates must have at least two years of litigation secretarial experience and experience with federal and state filings. Civil litigation experience is preferred; familiarity with iManage and Outlook is a plus. Candidates must successfully pass a background check and drug screen.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of litigation secretarial experience.
- Experience with federal and state filings.
- Positive attitude and ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, staff, and clients.
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and complete them under time constraints with minimal supervision.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Must successfully pass a background check and drug screen.
Nice To Haves
- Civil litigation experience.
- Knowledge of iManage and Outlook.
Responsibilities
- Draft and review legal correspondence, proofreading for errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting.
- Prepare and collect conflict-of-interest checks, open new files, and maintain client files.
- Maintain attorneys’ calendars, including dates of importance.
- Handle state and federal court filings, including electronic submissions.
- Organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints with minimal supervision.
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Communicate effectively with attorneys, staff, and clients.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision.
- HSA and FSA plans available for employees and dependents.
- Work-life balance.
- Generous PTO policy.
- 401(k) plan with a 3% Employer Safe Harbor contribution.
- 1.5% profit-sharing contribution.
- Firm-paid life insurance and long-term disability.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Year-end bonuses and referral fee programs.
- Regular firmwide socials and events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
