Legal Assistant

Freeman, Mathis & Gary Law • Newark, NJ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for its Newark office. The firm is a nationally recognized Am Law 200 law firm with more than 500 attorneys, serving clients through 40 offices in 22 states. The role is fully in office; remote work is not available. Successful candidates are helpful, personable, positive, respectful, team oriented, accountable, organized, timely, responsive, and able to maintain confidentiality and take ownership of their work.

Requirements

• Positive attitude and effective communication 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 check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of litigation secretarial experience.
• Knowledge of iManage and Outlook.

Responsibilities

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