• Roseville, California
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Freeman 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 formatting
    • Prepare and collect conflict of interest checks, open new files and maintain client files
    • Maintain attorneys’ calendars with hearing dates, filing deadlines, and other dates of importance
    • Make client and client-related appointments for attorneys as necessary
    • Professional 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 service
    • Familiar with state and US Federal Court Case Management/Electronic Case File (CM/ECF)/PACER system, including submission of electronic filings
    • Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints with minimal supervision
    • Proficient in software programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, or other similar software programs necessary to perform essential duties of the position
    • Provide assistance to others within firm when requested based on priorities of current work-in-hand, promoting teamwork and mutual cooperation among all staff members

     

    Qualifications and Experience:

    • Minimum two years litigation secretarial experience
    • Experience maintaining paperless files. iManage experience a plus
    • Knowledge of service deadlines for various litigation tasks, including familiarity of the California Code of Civil Procedure
    • Must successfully pass a background and drug screen

     

    Why FMG?

    At FMG, people are our greatest asset. We invest in your success and well-being through:

    • Competitive compensation
    • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
    • HSA and FSA options
    • 401(k) with 3% employer Safe Harbor contribution
    • Generous PTO and work–life balance
    • Year-end bonuses and referral programs
    • Firm-paid life insurance and long-term disability
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • A collaborative, respectful, and team-oriented culture

     

    EEO Statement

    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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationRoseville, California
    Websitehttps://www.fmglaw.com

    Skills

    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Attorneyunmatched
    • Blackjackunmatched
    • Calendar Managementunmatched
    • Case Managementunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
    • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • File Maintenanceunmatched
    • Flexible Spending Accountsunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Legal Support Skillsunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Litigationunmatched
    • Mail Processingunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Proofreadingunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • iManageunmatched

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