Legal Assistant

Freeman, Mathis & Gary Law • Paradise Valley, AZ

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for its Phoenix office. This is a 100% in-office position; remote work is not available. The role supports attorneys and the firm through legal correspondence, file management, calendar maintenance, and court filings. Successful candidates are organized, flexible, responsive, communicative, confidential, and able to prioritize tasks and take ownership in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of litigation secretarial experience.
• Experience with federal and state filings.
• Positive attitude and effective communication skills with attorneys, staff, and clients.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must successfully pass a background screen 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 submissions.
• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and complete them under time constraints with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.

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.

What This Job Offers

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