Paralegal

Freeman, Mathis & Gary Law • Beachwood, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is seeking an experienced paralegal to join its Cleveland, Ohio office. This is a 100% in-office position; remote work is not available. The firm values teamwork, excellent communication, problem-solving, ownership, flexibility, and strong organizational skills. Successful team members are described as helpful, congenial, personable, positive, unpretentious, approachable, respectful, team-oriented, accountable, organized, timely, confidential, and responsive within 24 hours.

The paralegal will assist attorneys in preparing civil cases for trial and support discovery and records management. The role requires the ability to summarize medical and employment records and discovery responses, create medical chronologies, prepare meet-and-confer correspondence, and draft motions, including oppositions to motions and discovery motions, as well as motions to continue trial. The position also involves managing multiple tasks under time constraints with minimal supervision and exceptional attention to detail.

Candidates must have at least three years of law-firm paralegal experience and civil litigation experience. A bachelor’s degree and a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program are required. The selected candidate must successfully pass a background and drug screen.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of paralegal experience in a law firm.
• Civil litigation experience.
• Familiarity with conducting research using web-based legal research services.
• Experience working with paperless files.
• Proficiency with 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.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
• Must successfully pass a background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• iManage experience is a plus.
• Insurance coverage experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with the preparation of civil cases for trial.
• Manage discovery and records.
• Summarize medical and employment records.
• Create medical chronologies.
• Summarize discovery responses.
• Prepare meet-and-confer correspondence.
• Draft motions, including oppositions to motions, discovery motions, and motions to continue trial.
• Organize and prioritize multiple 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 coverage.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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