Legal Assistant

Freeman Mathis and Gary, LLP•Kansas City, MO

22d•$52,000 - $100,027•Onsite

About The Position

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join its Dallas Downtown office. The role supports attorneys and clients in a fast-paced environment and calls for teamwork, strong communication, problem-solving, flexibility, organization, and ownership of work. Successful employees are described as helpful, personable, respectful, team-oriented, accountable, organized, timely, confidential, and responsive. The Legal Assistant drafts and reviews legal correspondence, maintains attorney calendars and client files, assists with conflict checks and opening new files, and handles state and federal court filings, including electronic submissions. The position requires prioritizing multiple tasks and meeting time constraints with minimal supervision while maintaining confidentiality. Candidates must 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 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 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 filings.
Organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints with minimal supervision.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality.