Litigation Legal Assistant — Organized, Proactive Support

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision

HSA and FSA plans

Work-life balance

Generous PTO

401K plan with 3% Safe Harbor

1.5% Profit Sharing

Firm paid life insurance and long-term

disability

Employee Assistance Program

Year-end bonuses and referral fees

Firm socials and events

Job summary

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP in St. Louis is seeking an experienced legal assistant to join our fast-paced litigation practice. The role emphasizes organization, confidentiality, and proactive support for attorneys.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of litigation secretarial experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with iManage and Outlook. A background and drug screen are required, and the firm offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package.

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.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review legal correspondence with thorough proofreading for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting.
• Prepares and collects conflict checks, opens new files, and maintains client files.
• Maintains attorneys' calendars with important dates.
• Familiar with State and Federal court filings, including electronic submissions.
• Organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete under time constraints with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Skills

Litigation secretarial

Communication skills

Organization

Tools

iManage

Outlook

Job description

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP in St. Louis is seeking an experienced legal assistant to join our fast-paced litigation practice. The role emphasizes organization, confidentiality, and proactive support for attorneys.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of litigation secretarial experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with iManage and Outlook. A background and drug screen are required, and the firm offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package.