Paralegal

Freeman, Mathis & Gary Law • San Diego, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is seeking an experienced paralegal for its San Diego office. This is a 100% in-office position; remote work is not available. The role supports attorneys throughout civil cases, including discovery and trial preparation, with an emphasis on tort cases. The firm values teamwork, excellent communication, problem-solving, ownership, flexibility, organization, and attention to detail.

The paralegal will manage and summarize case records and data, prepare discovery materials and correspondence, assist with motion writing, and help prepare for and attend trials. The role also requires organizing multiple tasks under time constraints with minimal supervision and accurately recording billable time.

Candidates must have at least three years of law-firm paralegal experience, civil litigation experience, a bachelor’s degree, and a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program. Employment is subject to passing a background and drug screen.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of paralegal experience in a law firm.
• Civil litigation experience.
• Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
• Familiarity with performing research tasks using web-based legal research services.
• Experience working with paperless files.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and ability to learn other programs, including document and case management systems.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints with minimal supervision and exceptional attention to detail.
• Must successfully pass a background and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• iManage experience is a plus.

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 in various types of cases, with an emphasis on tort cases, including medical records and deposition transcripts.
• Write motions, including oppositions to motions such as 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 under time constraints with minimal supervision and exceptional attention to detail.
• Maintain accurate billable-time records and record time promptly.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• HSA and FSA plans available for employees and dependents.
• Work-life balance.
• Generous PTO policy.
• 401(k) plan, including a 3% employer Safe Harbor contribution.
• Firm-paid life insurance and long-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Year-end bonuses and referral fee programs.
• Competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level