Legal Assistant

Freeman, Mathis & Gary Law; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Generous PTO policy

1.5% Profit Sharing contribution

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A national specialty litigation firm in Nashville is seeking an experienced legal assistant to join its team. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of litigation secretarial experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. This role requires a problem-solver who values teamwork and takes ownership of their work. The firm offers a supportive work-life balance, generous PTO, and an employee assistance program, emphasizing equal employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation secretarial experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, staff, and clients.
• Must pass a background and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review legal correspondence, proofreading thoroughly.
• Maintain attorneys’ calendars with important dates.
• Organize and prioritize numerous tasks under time constraints.
• Familiar with State and Federal court filings and electronic submissions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Teamwork mentality

Job description

Overview

FreemanMathisandGary, LLP is a rapidly growing national specialty litigation firm seeking an experienced legal assistant to join our Nashville office. We are eagerly seeking candidates who foster a team‑work mentality, have excellent communication skills, are problem‑solvers, and are willing to take ownership of their job. Flexibility and excellent organizational skills are key in our fast‑paced environment. This is 100% in‑office position and remote work is not available.

The following set of success factors describes the characteristics of those who are successful in our Firm:

• Unpretentious, Approachable, Respectful, Team‑Oriented
• Organized, Timely, Confidential, Responsive (within 24 hours)

Responsibilities

• Draft and review legal correspondence including thoroughly proofreading for errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting.
• Maintain 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.

Qualifications

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

What we offer you

• Work‑life balance
• Generous PTO policy
• 1.5% Profit Sharing contribution
• Employee Assistance Program

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.

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