In-Office Paralegal, Intake – Civil Litigation & Discovery

Freeman, Mathis & Gary; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

HSA and FSA options

401(k) with 3% employer Safe Harbor

Generous PTO and work–life balance

Year-end bonuses and referral programs

Firm-paid life insurance and long-term

Employee Assistance Program

A collaborative, respectful, and team‑

Job summary

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP in Seal Beach, CA is seeking a Paralegal to join our Intake team. This 100% in‑office role supports attorneys from discovery through trial, with a focus on civil litigation and client intake.

The successful candidate will be organized, a strong communicator, and able to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines. Requirements: 3+ years paralegal experience in a law firm, civil litigation background, ABA‑approved paralegal certificate, and a Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• 3+ years paralegal experience in a law firm.
• Civil litigation experience required.
• Familiarity with web-based legal research services.
• Experience working with paperless files; iManage experience is a plus.
• Must pass a background/drug screen.
• Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate from ABA-approved program required.

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

Skills

Paralegal experience

Civil litigation

Communication skills

Organization

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

ABA-certified paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

iManage

Job description

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP in Seal Beach, CA is seeking a Paralegal to join our Intake team. This 100% in‑office role supports attorneys from discovery through trial, with a focus on civil litigation and client intake.

The successful candidate will be organized, a strong communicator, and able to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines. Requirements: 3+ years paralegal experience in a law firm, civil litigation background, ABA‑approved paralegal certificate, and a Bachelor's degree.