Legal Assistant
About The Position
Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP, a nationally recognized Am Law 200 law firm with more than 500 attorneys, offices in 40 locations, and operations in 22 states, is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for its Downtown Dallas office. This is a 100% in-office position; remote work is not available. The role calls for someone who is helpful, personable, positive, respectful, team-oriented, accountable, organized, timely, confidential, and responsive. The successful candidate will communicate effectively, solve problems, take ownership of their work, and stay flexible and organized in a fast-paced environment. The Legal Assistant supports attorneys through legal correspondence, file and conflict-check administration, calendar maintenance, and court filings. The position requires litigation secretarial experience and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet time constraints, and maintain confidentiality with minimal supervision. Candidates must successfully 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 organize and prioritize 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 numerous 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 coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Year-end bonuses and referral fee programs.
- Regular firmwide socials and events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
