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Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP · 2 hours ago

Paralegal

Freeman Mathis and Gary, LLP is a rapidly growing, national specialty litigation firm seeking an experienced paralegal to join their Sacramento office. The role involves assisting attorneys with civil case preparation, discovery management, and trial assistance, requiring excellent organizational and communication skills.

Consulting

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys with the preparation of a civil case throughout discovery and prepare for, attend, and assist at trial
Discovery and records management, including preparation of subpoenas and tracking responses
Ability to summarize medical and employment records, create medical chronologies, summarize discovery responses, prepare meet and confer correspondence
Review, manage, summarize, and synthesize records and data of all kinds in various types of cases, with an emphasis on tort cases, including medical records and deposition transcripts
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 and able to learn other programs including document and case management systems
Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints with minimal supervision and exceptional attention to detail
Maintaining accurate and promptly recording billable time

Qualification

Civil litigation experienceParalegal experienceLegal research skillsIManage experienceDocument management systemsCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamwork mentalityOrganizational skills

Required

3+ 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-solving skills
Willingness to take ownership of their job
Flexibility and excellent organization skills
Ability to summarize medical and employment records, create medical chronologies, summarize discovery responses, prepare meet and confer correspondence
Review, manage, summarize, and synthesize records and data of all kinds in various types of cases, with an emphasis on tort cases, including medical records and deposition transcripts
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 and able to learn other programs including document and case management systems
Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints with minimal supervision and exceptional attention to detail
Maintaining accurate and promptly recording billable time

Benefits

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

Company

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP

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Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is a law firm operating in Georgia.