Paralegal
About The Position
Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is seeking an experienced paralegal to join its Las Vegas office. The role supports attorneys in preparing civil cases for trial, managing case documentation and discovery, coordinating with clients and other parties, and helping move cases forward. The firm values teamwork, excellent communication, problem-solving, ownership, flexibility, and strong organization in a fast-paced environment. The position requires accurate timekeeping and completion of 1,650 annual billable hours. Work must comply with applicable client guidelines, and the employee will maintain positive relationships with firm attorneys, co-counsel, clients, and vendors. Additional duties and special projects may be assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Certificate in Paralegal studies.
- 3–5 years of defense litigation paralegal experience.
- Civil litigation and/or employment litigation experience.
- Familiarity with performing research tasks using web-based legal research services.
- Proficiency in an electronic file setting and comfort with a paperless system.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Westlaw, and Kofax PDF editor.
- Ability to pass a background and drug screen.
Nice To Haves
- iManage experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with the preparation of civil cases for trial.
- Obtain, review, analyze, and summarize legal documentation pertaining to cases.
- Manage the discovery process and conduct records management.
- Schedule depositions and other meetings with clients, witnesses, experts, opposing counsel, court reporters, and others.
- Identify, locate, interview, and evaluate potential experts, and send expert packages to parties for review.
- Track document requests and regularly follow up on progress toward receipt.
- Summarize case records, create chronologies, and summarize discovery responses.
- Organize and prioritize tasks, completing them under time constraints with minimal supervision and exceptional attention to detail.
- Perform legal research efficiently to inform attorney decisions.
- Organize and maintain case files and coordinate with Legal Assistants and other staff.
- Review files regularly and proactively work to move cases forward.
- Ensure functions are performed in accordance with applicable client guidelines.
- Keep accurate time records and meet the 1,650 annual billable-hours requirement.
- Maintain positive relationships with firm attorneys, co-counsel, clients, and vendors.
- Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- HSA and FSA plans available for employees and dependents.
- Work-life balance.
- Generous PTO policy.
- 401(k) plan with a 3% Employer Safe Harbor contribution.
- 1.5% profit-sharing contribution.
- Firm-paid life insurance and long-term disability.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Year-end bonuses and referral fee programs.
- Regular firmwide socials and events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
