Paralegal
Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP - Cherry Hill, NJ
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Freeman Mathis and Gary, LLP is a rapidly growing, national specialty litigation law firm and we are currently seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our Cherry Hill team. FMG Paralegals are highly organized, detail-oriented, and have excellent communication and people skills. Candidates must have substantive familiarity with the litigation process (i.e., case management, discovery, databases, privilege logs, court filings, e-filing, cite checking) and have the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Paralegals need well-developed Microsoft Office skills, the ability to solve problems, and communicate well with all levels of the FMG team. 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, PositiveUnpretentious, Approachable, Respectful, Team OrientedAccountable, Takes Ownership, Corrects MistakesOrganized, Timely, Confidential, Responsive (within 24 hours)Essential Job FunctionsAssists attorneys with the preparation of a civil case for trialObtains, reviews, analyzes, and summarizes legal documentation pertaining to casesManages discovery process and conduct records managementSchedules depositions and other meetings with clients, witnesses, experts, opposing counsel, court reporters and others Identifies, locates, interviews, and evaluates potential experts and sends expert packages to parties for reviewTracks requests for documents and regularly follows up on progress of receiptAbility to summarize case records, create chronologies, and summarize discovery responses Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints with minimal supervision and exceptional attention to detailPerforms legal research quickly and efficiently to inform attorney decisionsOrganize and maintain case files; coordinate with Legal Assistants and other staffRegularly reviews files and proactively works to move cases forwardEnsures all functions are performed in accordance with applicable client guidelines Keep accurate time records and meet a 1,650 annual billable hours requirementMaintain positive relationships with firm attorneys, co-counsel, clients, and vendorsProficient in software programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Westlaw and Kofax PDF editorAdditional duties and special projects as assignedEducation, Experience and SkillsBachelor's degree or equivalent experience requiredCertificate in Paralegal studies required5-7 years defense litigation paralegal experience Civil litigation, and/or employment litigation experience requiredTrial experience preferred but not requiredFamiliarity with performing research tasks using web-based legal research servicesProficiency in an electronic file setting, comfortable with a paperless systemiManage experience a plus Must successfully pass a background/drug screenWhat we offer youCompetitive compensationComprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and visionHAS and FSA plans available for employees and dependents Work-life balanceGenerous PTO policy401k plan including a 3% Employer Safe Harbor contribution Firm paid life insurance and long-term disabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramYear-end bonuses and referral fee programsEEO StatementFreeman Mathis & Gary, LLP (FMG) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees by maintaining a workplace free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or other protected group status as provided by law. FMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Employment dependent on successful completion of a background check and drug screen.
Created: 2024-10-02