Legal Assistant

Job Description

Legal Assistant | Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP, located in Kansas City, MO. Freeman Mathis & Gary is a rapidly growing, national specialty litigation firm that fosters a teamwork mentality and values individuals who are accountable, respectful, and responsive. This role is crucial for providing essential administrative and organizational support to attorneys, directly contributing to the efficient operation of legal processes and high-quality client service. The firm seeks problem-solvers who take ownership of their work in a fast-paced environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Mid-level
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Kansas City, MO

• Mission: Provide comprehensive administrative and organizational support to attorneys, ensuring accurate document management and smooth court procedures.
• Tech Stack: iManage, Outlook

What You’ll Actually Do
• Drafting: Draft and review legal correspondence, ensuring thorough proofreading for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting errors.
• File Management: Prepare and collect conflict of interest checks, open new files, and maintain client files with precision.
• Calendar Management: Maintain attorneys’ calendars, accurately noting all important dates and deadlines.
• Court Filings: Handle State and Federal court filings, including the submission of electronic filings.
• Task Prioritization: Organize and prioritize numerous tasks, completing them efficiently under time constraints with minimal supervision.
• Confidentiality: Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding all sensitive legal information.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Professional providing legal administrative support, with a specific focus on litigation.
• Experience: 2+ years of litigation secretarial experience.
• Skills: Excellent communication skills with attorneys, staff, and clients; strong organizational abilities; meticulous proofreading; familiarity with State and Federal court filing procedures; ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks independently.
• Bonus: Knowledge of iManage and Outlook.