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Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP · 6 hours ago

Paralegal

Newark, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$26/hr - $54/hr

5+ years exp

Freeman Mathis and Gary, LLP is a rapidly growing, national litigation firm seeking an enthusiastic Paralegal to join our Newark, New Jersey office. The role involves assisting attorneys with trial preparations, managing discovery and records, and summarizing legal documents.

Consulting

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys with 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

Qualification

Civil litigation experienceParalegal experienceLegal research skillsIManage experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skillsTeam-oriented

Required

5-10 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

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solvers

Willing to take ownership of their job

Flexibility

Excellent organization skills

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