Legal Assistant

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is a nationally recognized Am Law 200 law firm with over 500 attorneys servicing clients in 40 offices and 22 states seeking an experienced legal assistant to join our St. Louis 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: Unpretentious,Approachable,Respectful,TeamOriented Organized,Timely,Confidential,Responsive(within24hours) Draftandreviewlegalcorrespondenceincludingthoroughlyproofreadingforerrorsingrammar,spelling,punctuation,andformatting. Prepares and collect conflict of interest checks, open new files and maintain client files. Maintainsattorneys’calendarswithdatesofimportance. 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+yearslitigationsecretarialexperience. Mustsuccessfullypassabackgroundanddrugscreen. Whatweofferyou: Work-lifebalance GenerousPTOpolicy 1.5%ProfitSharingcontribution EmployeeAssistanceProgram 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 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. Qualifications Skills Behaviors Motivations Education Experience Licenses & Certifications Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Freeman, Mathis & Gary Law