Legal Assistant

Freeman Mathis and Gary, LLP•Cherry Hill Township, NJ

10d•$54,080 - $100,027•Onsite

About The Position

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is a nationally recognized Am Law 200 law firm with over 500 attorneys servicing clients in 40 offices and 22 states seeking an experienced legal assistant to join our Atlanta 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.
2+ years litigation secretarial experience.
Must successfully pass a background and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

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.