Paralegal Job at Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP, Walnut Creek, CA

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  • Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP
  • Walnut Creek, CA

Job Description

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

Duties and 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.

Education, Experience, and Skills:

  • 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. iManage experience a plus
  • 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)

What we offer you

  • 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

EEO Statement

Freeman 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.

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