Paralegal
About The Position
Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is seeking a Paralegal to join its Intake team in the Seal Beach office. This is a 100% in-office position; remote work is not available. The firm seeks a collaborative, personable, accountable, organized, and responsive candidate who communicates effectively, solves problems, takes ownership, and can thrive in a fast-paced environment. The Paralegal will assist attorneys throughout civil litigation, including discovery and trial preparation, and will manage and synthesize case records and data, particularly in tort cases. The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, the ability to prioritize and complete work under time constraints with minimal supervision, and accurate, timely recording of billable hours.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of paralegal experience in a law firm.
- Civil litigation experience.
- Bachelor’s degree and a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
- Familiarity with conducting research using web-based legal research services.
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and complete them under time constraints with minimal supervision and exceptional attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and ability to learn other software programs, including document and case management systems.
- Must successfully pass a background and drug screen.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with paperless files.
- iManage experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with civil cases throughout discovery and prepare for, attend, and assist at trial.
- Manage discovery and records, including preparing subpoenas and tracking responses.
- Summarize medical and employment records; create medical chronologies; summarize discovery responses; and prepare meet-and-confer correspondence.
- Review, manage, summarize, and synthesize records and data across various case types, with an emphasis on tort cases, including medical records and deposition transcripts.
- Draft motions, including oppositions to discovery motions and motions to continue trial.
- Use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and learn other programs, including document and case management systems.
- Organize and prioritize numerous tasks, completing them within time constraints with minimal supervision and exceptional attention to detail.
- Accurately and promptly record billable time.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- HSA and FSA options.
- 401(k) with a 3% employer Safe Harbor contribution.
- Generous paid time off and work–life balance.
- Year-end bonuses and referral programs.
- Firm-paid life insurance and long-term disability.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Collaborative, respectful, and team-oriented culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
