Paralegal
Freeman Mathis and Gary, LLP•San Diego, CA
•$60,008 - $117,998•Onsite
About The Position
Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is seeking an experienced paralegal to join its San Diego office. The role supports attorneys on civil cases through discovery and trial, with an emphasis on tort cases. The position is 100% in-office; remote work is not available. Successful candidates are helpful, personable, respectful, team-oriented, accountable, organized, timely, responsive, and able to handle confidential information.
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 numerous 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 document and case management systems.
- Must successfully pass a background check and drug screen.
Nice To Haves
- 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 types of cases, 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 tasks, complete them under time constraints with minimal supervision, and maintain exceptional attention to detail.
- Accurately and promptly record billable time.
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.
- Firm-paid life insurance and long-term disability.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Year-end bonuses and referral fee programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
