Legal Assistant

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

401K with Employer Safe Harbor contribution

Generous PTO policy

Year-end bonuses and referral fee programs

Job summary

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP in Dallas is looking for an experienced legal assistant to join their team. The role requires excellent organizational and communication skills, with responsibilities including drafting legal correspondence and maintaining client files.

The ideal candidate must have 2+ years of litigation secretarial experience and familiarity with federal and state filings. This is a full-time in-office position with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation secretarial experience.
• Familiar with federal and state filings.
• Must pass a background and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review legal correspondence.
• Prepare conflict of interest checks and maintain client files.
• Maintain attorneys’ calendars and manage deadlines.
• Organize tasks efficiently under time constraints.
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Organizational skills

Teamwork mentality

Tools

iManage

Outlook

Job description

Overview

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.

Success Factors

• 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.
• 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.