Legal Assistant

Freeman, Mathis & Gary Law; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous PTO policy

401K plan with employer contribution

Year-end bonuses

Job summary

A national specialty litigation firm is seeking an experienced legal assistant for their Plano, Texas office. The firm emphasizes a teamwork mentality, excellent communication, and strong organizational skills. Key responsibilities include drafting legal correspondence, managing calendars, and maintaining confidentiality. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical and retirement plans. Candidates should have at least 2 years of litigation experience and familiarity with iManage and Outlook is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years litigation secretarial experience is required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Must successfully pass a background and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review legal correspondence with attention to detail.
• Prepare and collect conflict of interest checks; maintain client files.
• Manage attorneys' calendars with important dates.
• 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.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Flexibility

Organization skills

Time management

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 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.

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.
• 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.

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