Legal Assistant

Freeman, Mathis & Gary Law•Kansas City, MO

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for its Dallas Downtown office. The role supports attorneys with legal correspondence, client and matter files, calendars, and state and federal court filings. The firm seeks someone who is organized, flexible, communicative, accountable, confidential, and able to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. Applicants must 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 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.