Paralegal

Freeman, Mathis & Gary Law • Walnut Creek, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Freeman Mathis and Gary, LLP is a rapidly growing, national specialty litigation firm seeking an experienced paralegal to join our Walnut Creek, California, 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 set of success factors describe the characteristics of those who are successful in our Firm: Helpful, Congenial, Personable, Positive Unpretentious, Approachable, Respectful, Team Oriented Accountable, Takes Ownership, Corrects Mistakes Organized, Timely, Confidential, Responsive (within 24 hours) Ability to work with fast-paced team on high exposure cases received right before trial

Requirements

• 5+ 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 (Must be Business & Professions Code §6450 compliant)

Nice To Haves

• iManage experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys on our parachute trial team in the preparation of a civil case for trial.
• Discovery and records management.
• Ability to summarize medical and employment records, create medical chronologies, summarize discovery responses, prepare meet and confer correspondence.
• 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.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints with minimal supervision and exceptional attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
• HSA and FSA plans available for employees and dependents
• Work-life balance
• Generous PTO policy
• 401K 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

What This Job Offers

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