Legal Assistant

Freeman, Mathis & Gary Law•Dallas, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for its Downtown Dallas office. This is a 100% in-office position; remote work is not available. Successful candidates are helpful, personable, positive, respectful, team-oriented, accountable, organized, timely, discreet, and responsive. The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, flexibility, problem-solving, and the ability to take ownership of work in a fast-paced environment. The Legal Assistant supports attorneys with legal correspondence, file management, calendars, and court filings. Candidates must be able to prioritize multiple tasks, meet time constraints with minimal supervision, and maintain confidentiality. The position is subject to a background check and pre-employment drug screen. Employees may also be subject to reasonable-suspicion drug testing under Firm policies.

Requirements

At least 2 years of litigation secretarial experience.
Experience with federal and state court 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 check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Civil litigation experience is preferred.
Knowledge of iManage and Outlook is a plus.

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 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.