Paralegal

Freeman, Mathis & Gary Law • Seal Beach, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP (FMG), a nationally recognized litigation firm with more than 500 attorneys across 38 offices in 21 states, is seeking a Paralegal to join our Intake team in our Seal Beach office. We are eagerly seeking candidates who foster a teamwork mentality, have excellent communication skills, are problem-solvers, and are willing to take ownership of their job. Flexibility and excellent organization skills are key in our fast-paced environment. This is a 100% in office position and remote work is not available. The following characteristics describe people who succeed in our Firm : Helpful, Congenial, Personable, Positive Unpretentious, Approachable, Respectful, Team Oriented Accountable, Takes Ownership, Corrects Mistakes Organized, Timely, Confidential, Responsive (within 24 hours)

Requirements

• 3+ years paralegal experience in a law firm
• Civil litigation experience required
• Familiarity with performing research tasks using web-based legal research services
• Experience working with paperless files
• Must successfully pass a background/drug screen
• Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate from ABA-approved program required.

Nice To Haves

• iManage experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with the preparation of a civil case throughout discovery and prepare for, attend, and assist at trial
• Discovery and records management, including preparation of subpoenas and tracking responses
• Ability to summarize medical and employment records, create medical chronologies, summarize discovery responses, prepare meet and confer correspondence
• Review, manage, summarize, and synthesize records and data of all kinds in various types of cases, with an emphasis on tort cases, including medical records and deposition transcripts
• Motion writing experience, such as oppositions to motions including discovery motions, motions to continue trial
• Proficient in software programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel and able 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
• Maintaining accurate and promptly recording billable time

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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