Legal Assistant

Freeman, Mathis & Gary Law; Arizona; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

HSA and FSA plans

401K with employer contribution

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Year-end bonuses

Referral program

Paid time off

Job summary

Freeman Mathis and Gary, LLP is seeking an experienced legal assistant for our Dallas Downtown office. This 100% in-office role requires teamwork, excellent communication, problem-solving, and ownership of duties in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of litigation secretarial experience, civil litigation exposure, and familiarity with federal and state filings. Proficiency in iManage and Outlook is a plus; a background and drug screen are required.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and ability to communicate with attorneys, staff, and clients.
• Civil Litigation experience preferred.
• Experience with federal and state filings.
• 2+ years litigation secretarial experience.
• Knowledge of iManage and Outlook is a plus.
• Must pass background and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Draft and proofread legal correspondence with meticulous accuracy.
• Prepare and collect conflict checks, open new files, and maintain client files.
• Maintain attorneys' calendars with important dates.
• Familiarity with state and federal filings, including electronic submissions.
• Organize and prioritize numerous tasks under tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Skills

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Teamwork mindset

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Problem solving

iManage

Outlook

Tools

iManage

Outlook

Job description

Freeman Mathis and Gary, LLP is a rapidly growing, national specialty litigation firm seeking an experienced legal assistant to join our Dallas Downtown 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.This is a 100% in office position and remote work is not available.

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)

Essential Duties and 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.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and ability to effectively communicate with attorneys, staff, and clients.
• Civil Litigation experience, preferred.
• Experience with federal and state filings.
• 2+ years litigation secretarial experience.
• Knowledge of iManage and Outlook is a plus.
• Must successfully pass a background and drug screen.

What we offer you

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
• HSA and FSA plans available for employees and dependents
• Work-life balance
• Generous PTO policy
• 401K plan including 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

EEO Statement

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP (FMG) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by maintaining a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status as provided by law. FMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This position is subject to our drug-free workplace policy, which includes the ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen. Employees may be subject to reasonable-suspicion drug testing in accordance with Firm policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.