Paralegal

Freeman Mathis and Gary, LLP is a rapidly growing, national specialty litigation firm seeking an experienced paralegal to join our Los Angeles, CA 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, PositiveUnpretentious, Approachable, Respectful, Team OrientedAccountable, Takes Ownership, Corrects MistakesOrganized, Timely, Confidential, Responsive (within 24 hours)Duties and Responsibilities:Assist attorneys with the preparation of a civil case for trialDiscovery and records managementAbility to summarize medical and employment records, create medical chronologies, summarize discovery responses, prepare meet and confer correspondenceMotion writing experience, such as oppositions to motions including discovery motions, motions to continue trialProficient in software programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and ExcelAbility to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints with minimal supervision and exceptional attention to detailEducation, Experience, and Skills:3+ years paralegal experience in a law firmCivil litigation experience requiredFamiliarity with performing research tasks using web-based legal research servicesExperience working with paperless files. iManage experience a plusMust successfully pass a backgrounddrug screenBachelor's degree and paralegal certificate from ABA approved program required.What we offer youCompetitive compensationComprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and visionHSA and FSA plans available for employees and dependentsWork-life balanceGenerous PTO policy401K plan including a 3% Employer Safe Harbor contributionFirm 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: 2024-10-22