Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary PositionFreeman Mathis & Gary is a dynamic and growing 500+ lawyer national litigation firm, with thirty-nine offices in twenty-one states. We are seeking a Legal Secretary to join our growing Sacramento, California office. We are eagerly seeking candidates who foster a teamwork mentality, have excellent communication skills, problem-solvers, and 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, Team Oriented• Accountable, Takes Ownership, Corrects Mistakes• 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 formattingPrepare and collect conflict of interest checks, open new files and maintain client filesMaintain attorneys’ calendars with hearing dates, filing deadlines, and other dates of importanceMake client and client-related appointments for attorneys as necessaryProfessional demeanor with all Firm’s clients, attorneys, staff and vendors. Including responding to messages and requests in a timely manner and performing job duties with enthusiasm and a genuine perceivable zest to be of serviceFamiliar with state and US Federal Court Case Management/Electronic Case File (CM/ECF)/PACER system, including submission of electronic filingsAbility to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints with minimal supervisionProficient in software programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, or other similar software programs necessary to perform essential duties of the positionProvide assistance to others within firm when requested based on priorities of current work-in-hand, promoting teamwork and mutual cooperation among all staff membersQualifications and Experience:Minimum two years litigation secretarial experienceExperience maintaining paperless files. iManage experience a plusKnowledge of service deadlines for various litigation tasks, including familiarity of the California Code of Civil ProcedureMust successfully pass a background and drug screenWhy FMG?At FMG, people are our greatest asset. We invest in your success and well-being through:Competitive compensationMedical, dental, and vision coverageHSA and FSA options401(k) with 3% employer Safe Harbor contributionGenerous PTO and work–life balanceYear-end bonuses and referral programsFirm-paid life insurance and long-term disabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramA collaborative, respectful, and team-oriented cultureEEO StatementFreeman 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.