Legal Assistant

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 33,117 - 63,204; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Work-life balance

Generous PTO policy

401K plan with employer contributions

Year-end bonuses

Job summary

A national specialty litigation firm in Houston is seeking an experienced legal assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of litigation secretarial experience and possess strong organizational and communication skills. Responsibilities include drafting legal correspondence, maintaining attorneys' calendars, and preparing conflict of interest checks. The firm offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• 2+ years litigation secretarial experience.
• Positive attitude and ability to effectively communicate with attorneys, staff, and clients.
• Must successfully pass a background and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review legal correspondence, proofreading for errors.
• Prepare conflict of interest checks, open new files, and maintain client files.
• Maintain attorneys' calendars with important dates.
• Be familiar with State and Federal court filings, including electronic submissions.
• Organize and prioritize tasks under time constraints with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Timeliness

Confidentiality

Tools

iManage

Outlook

Job description

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP provided pay range

This range is provided by Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$24.04/hr - $45.88/hr

Freeman Mathis and Gary, LLP is a rapidly growing, national specialty litigation firm seeking an experienced legal assistant to join our Houston 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.

• 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.
• Prepare and collect conflict of interest checks, open new files, and maintain client files.
• Maintain attorneys’ calendars with dates of importance.
• Be familiar with State and Federal court filings, including submission of electronic filings.
• Organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and ability to effectively communicate with attorneys, staff, and clients.
• 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.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Legal and Administrative

Industries

Law Practice and Legal Services

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