Paralegal

Freeman, Mathis & Gary Law; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Generous PTO policy

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A national specialty litigation firm in San Diego is seeking an experienced paralegal to join their team. This position requires excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work well under pressure. Responsibilities include assisting attorneys with case preparation, managing records, and ensuring timely communication. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and an ABA-approved paralegal certificate. The firm offers a generous PTO policy and emphasizes work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience with civil case preparation and trial assistance.
• Familiarity with legal research services.
• Experience working with paperless files.
• Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate from ABA-approved program required.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with the preparation of civil cases.
• Review, manage, and synthesize records in tort cases.
• Maintain accurate recording of billable time.
• Maintaining accurate and promptly recording billable time.

Skills

Teamwork mentality

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Attention to detail

Research skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certificate from ABA-approved program

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

iManage

Case management systems

iManage

Job description

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is a rapidly growing, national specialty litigation firm seeking an experienced paralegal to join our San Diego office. We are eagerly seeking candidates who foster a team-work 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

• Unpretentious, Approachable, Respectful, Team-Oriented
• Accountable, Takes Ownership, Corrects Mistakes
• Organized, Timely, Confidential, Responsive (within 24 hours)
• Assist attorneys with the preparation of a civil case through discovery and prepare for, attend, and assist at trial
• 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, motion to continue to 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

• 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

• Work-life balance
• Generous PTO policy
• Employee Assistance Program

EOE Statement

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP (FMG) is committed to provide 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 drugscreen. Employees may be subject to reasonable-suspicion drug testing in accordance with Firm policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.

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