Civil Litigation Paralegal – Trial Prep & Discovery

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401K plan with company match

Generous PTO

Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Year-end bonuses & referral programs

Job summary

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is seeking an experienced paralegal to join our Houston office. The role requires 3+ years in civil litigation, strong organization, and a solutions-focused mindset in a fast-paced, in-office environment.

The ideal candidate will assist attorneys with trial preparation, discovery, and records management, while handling medical/employment record summaries and draft meet-and-confer correspondence. A bachelor’s degree and ABA-approved paralegal certificate are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years paralegal experience in civil litigation.
• Familiarity with web-based legal research services.
• Experience with paperless filing; iManage a plus.
• Must pass background/drug screen.
• Bachelor’s degree and ABA-approved paralegal certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with the preparation of a civil case for trial
• Discovery and records management
• 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 Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints with minimal supervision and attention to detail

Skills

Paralegal experience

Civil litigation

Legal research

Paperless files

Education

Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate

Tools

iManage

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is seeking an experienced paralegal to join our Houston office. The role requires 3+ years in civil litigation, strong organization, and a solutions-focused mindset in a fast-paced, in-office environment.

The ideal candidate will assist attorneys with trial preparation, discovery, and records management, while handling medical/employment record summaries and draft meet-and-confer correspondence. A bachelor’s degree and ABA-approved paralegal certificate are required.