Paralegal

The Los Angeles County Bar Association - LACBA; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K plan

Job summary

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is seeking an experienced paralegal to join our San Diego office in a 100% in-office role. The candidate should have 3+ years of paralegal experience in civil litigation, with strong organization and communication skills, and be willing to work in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will assist attorneys through discovery and trial preparation, manage records, and summarize complex materials, while maintaining accurate billable time and proficiency with MS

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with the preparation of civil cases throughout discovery and at trial.
• Discovery and records management, including subpoenas and tracking responses.
• Summarize medical and employment records; create medical chronologies; summarize discovery responses.
• Review, summarize, and synthesize records and deposition transcripts for tort cases.
• Draft motions, including oppositions to motions and discovery motions.
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; able to learn document/case management systems.
• Organize and prioritize numerous tasks; meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Record billable time accurately.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Civil litigation

Legal research

iManage

Document management systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree + ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Document/case management systems

Job description

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is a nationally recognized Am Law 200 law firm with over 500 attorneys servicing clients in 40 offices and 22 states seeking an experienced paralegal to join our San Diego 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 characteristics describe people who succeed in our Firm:

• Helpful, Congenial, Personable, Positive
• Unpretentious, Approachable, Respectful, Team Oriented
• Accountable, Takes Ownership, Corrects Mistakes
• Organized, Timely, Confidential, Responsive (within 24 hours)

Duties and 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

Education, Experience, and Skills:

• 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.

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 opportunities to all applicants and employees by maintaining a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status as provided by law.

FMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

This position is subject to our drug‑free workplace policy, which includes the ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screen.

Employees may be subject to reasonable‑suspicion drug testing in accordance with Firm policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.