Paralegal

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

HSA/FSA

Work-life balance

Generous PTO

401K plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP in Seattle seeks an experienced Paralegal to support civil and employment defense matters. Candidates should be highly organized, detail-oriented, with strong communication and collaboration skills to work with attorneys and staff in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes case management, discovery, document review, and preparation for trial, including preparing pleadings, handling discovery requests, scheduling depositions, and maintaining meticulous time

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Certificate in Paralegal studies required.
• 5-7 years defense litigation paralegal experience.
• Civil litigation, and/or employment litigation experience required.
• Familiarity with web-based legal research services.
• Proficiency in an electronic file setting / paperless systems.
• Must pass background/drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with civil case preparation for trial.
• Review, analyze, and summarize legal documents.
• Manage discovery and records management.
• Schedule depositions and meetings with clients, witnesses, experts, etc.
• Identify and evaluate potential experts and prepare packages.
• Track document requests and follow up on progress.
• Summarize case records and discovery responses.
• Organize case files and coordinate with staff.
• Maintain time records and meet a 1,650 billable hours requirement.
• Proactively move cases forward per client guidelines.
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Westlaw, Kofax.

Skills

Legal research

Documentation & organization

Timely communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Certificate in Paralegal studies

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Westlaw

Kofax PDF editor

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 Seattle office. FMG Paralegals are highly organized, detail-oriented, and have excellent communication and people skills. Candidates must have substantive familiarity with the litigation process (i.e., case management, discovery, databases, privilege logs, court filings, e-filing, cite checking) and have the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Paralegals need well-developed Microsoft Office skills, the ability to solve problems, and communicate well with all levels of the FMG team.

The following set of success factors describe the characteristics of those who are successful in our Firm:

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

Essential Job Functions

• Assists attorneys with the preparation of a civil case for trial
• Obtains, reviews, analyzes, and summarizes legal documentation pertaining to cases
• Manages discovery process and conduct records management
• Schedules depositions and other meetings with clients, witnesses, experts, opposing counsel, court reporters and others
• Identifies, locates, interviews, and evaluates potential experts and sends expert packages to parties for review
• Tracks requests for documents and regularly follows up on progress of receipt
• Ability to summarize case records, create chronologies, and summarize discovery responses
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints with minimal supervision and exceptional attention to detail
• Performs legal research quickly and efficiently to inform attorney decisions
• Organize and maintain case files; coordinate with Legal Assistants and other staff
• Regularly reviews files and proactively works to move cases forward
• Ensures all functions are performed in accordance with applicable client guidelines
• Keep accurate time records and meet a 1,650 annual billable hours requirement
• Maintain positive relationships with firm attorneys, co-counsel, clients, and vendors
• Proficient in software programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Westlaw and Kofax PDF editor
• Additional duties and special projects as assigned

Education, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
• Certificate in Paralegal studies required
• 5-7 years defense litigation paralegal experience
• Civil litigation, and/or employment litigation experience required
• Familiarity with performing research tasks using web-based legal research services
• Proficiency in an electronic file setting, comfortable with a paperless system
• Must successfully pass a background/drug screen

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

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.