Legal Adminstrative Assistant

Freeman Law seeking an experienced full-time Legal Adminstrative Assistant for its Frisco office. A minimum of 3 years of legitimate experience is required. This position reports to the Office Manager, as well as assigned attorneys, and is responsible for providing the requisite legal secretarial and administrative support (clerical) needs of assigned attorneys; preparation of letters, memos, and other documentation; entering conflict information into the system for the purpose of running conflict checks for new clients as well as preparation of supporting documentation; filing pleadings, electronically or otherwise, with the appropriate court systems; docketing of dates into a central docketing system; making travel arrangements; preparing expense reimbursement documentation; providing documentation, as required, to clients. This position provides assistance to attorneys predominantly in the litigation area, but with the ability and willingness to help attorneys, paralegals, and others in other areas as well.
Essential Job Functions

• Use of MS Suite
• Scan documents. Mail Logs. Answer Phone. 
• Well versed in both federal and state court procedure and filing requirements, including e-filing in federal court
• Format and proofread pleadings, letters, memos, and other documents.
• Open and close new matters, including conflicts submission.
• Schedule meetings, arrange for conference rooms and related logistics for meetings.
• Maintain attorney calendars; plan and schedule conferences, teleconferences, depositions, and travel arrangements.
• Perform other duties or tasks as assigned or requested (as needed) by the Office Manager, attorneys, or Business Unit Leader

Minimum Requirements:

• Must exhibit a high degree of initiative in managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, detail-oriented work environment utilizing excellent judgment, and decision-making skills
• Must be a team player and willing to do any project big or small
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• The ability to manage electronic and hard copy documents through litigation technology
• Thorough understanding of court rules and filing requirements
• Knowledge of Pacer and ECF filing procedures

Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.