Legal Assistant

Freeman Mathis and Gary, LLP is a rapidly growing, national specialty litigation firm seeking an experienced legal assistant to join our Atlanta 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. The following set of success factors describe the characteristics of those who are successful in our Firm: Helpful,Congenial,Personable,Positive Unpretentious,Approachable,Respectful,TeamOriented Accountable,TakesOwnership,CorrectsMistakes Organized,Timely,Confidential,Responsive(within24hours) EssentialDutiesandResponsibilities: Draftandreviewlegalcorrespondenceincludingthoroughlyproofreadingforerrorsingrammar,spelling,punctuation,andformatting. Prepares and collect conflict of interest checks, open new files and maintain client files. Maintainsattorneys’calendarswithdatesofimportance. FamiliarwithStateandFederalcourtfilings,includingsubmissionofelectronicfilings. Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints with minimal supervision. Abilitytomaintainahighlevelofconfidentiality. Qualifications: Positive attitude and ability to effectively communicate with attorneys, staff, and clients. 2+yearslitigationsecretarialexperience. KnowledgeofiManageandOutlookisaplus. Mustsuccessfullypassabackgroundanddrugscreen. Whatweofferyou: Competitivecompensation Comprehensivebenefitspackage,includingmedical,dental,andvision HSAandFSAplansavailableforemployeesanddependents Work-lifebalance GenerousPTOpolicy 401Kplanincludinga3%EmployerSafeHarborcontribution 1.5%ProfitSharingcontribution Firmpaidlifeinsuranceandlong-termdisability EmployeeAssistanceProgram Year-endbonusesandreferralfeeprograms Regularfirmwidesocialsandevents EEOStatement 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 drugâfree workplace policy, which includes the ability to pass a preâemployment drug screen. Employees may be subject to reasonableâsuspicion drug testing in accordance with Firm policies outlined in the Employee Handbook. #J-18808-Ljbffr