Legal Assistant

Freeman, Mathis & Gary Law • Nashville, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for its Nashville 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. Successful employees are helpful, congenial, approachable, respectful, positive, organized, timely, and willing to take ownership and correct mistakes. The position is subject to the firm’s drug-free workplace policy and requires passing a pre-employment drug screen and background screening.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of litigation secretarial experience.
• Positive attitude and ability to effectively communicate with attorneys, staff, and clients.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Must successfully pass a background screen and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of iManage and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review legal correspondence, proofreading for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting errors.
• 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 insurance.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed