Paralegal

Freeman-Mathis-and-Gary,-LL; Walnut Creek (CA); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 118.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Work-life balance

Generous PTO policy

Employee Assistance Program

Zusammenfassung

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP in Walnut Creek is seeking an experienced paralegal for a 100% in-office position. You will support attorneys with civil cases, summarize records, create chronologies, and draft meet and confer correspondence under tight deadlines.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree and an ABA‑approved paralegal certificate, plus solid legal research experience. Proficiency with iManage and MS Office is expected, with the ability to juggle priorities and communicate

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate from ABA approved program required.
• Experience with web-based legal research services.
• iManage experience is a plus.
• Must successfully pass a background/drug screen.

Aufgaben

• Assist attorneys with the preparation of a civil case for trial.
• Ability to 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 software programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Organize and prioritize numerous tasks with minimal supervision and strong attention to detail.

Kenntnisse

Legal research

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Tools

iManage

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

• Salary Range : $60,008 USD to $117,998.40 USD

Locations

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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 Walnut Creek 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.

ThefollowingsetofsuccessfactorsdescribethecharacteristicsofthosewhoaresuccessfulinourFirm:

• Unpretentious,Approachable,Respectful,TeamOriented
• Accountable,TakesOwnership,CorrectsMistakes
• Organized,Timely,Confidential,Responsive(within24hours)
• Assistattorneyswiththepreparationofacivilcasefortrial
• Ability to 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
• ProficientinsoftwareprogramssuchasMicrosoftWord,PowerPointandExcel
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints with minimal supervision and exceptional attention to detail

Education,Experience,andSkills:

• Familiarity with performing research tasks using web-based legal research services
• Experienceworkingwithpaperlessfiles.iManageexperienceaplus
• Mustsuccessfullypassabackground/drugscreen
• Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate from ABA approved program required.

Whatweofferyou

• Work-lifebalance
• GenerousPTOpolicy
• EmployeeAssistanceProgram

Actualbasepaywithintherangewillalsobedependentonotherfactors,includingbutnotlimitedto,relevantexperience,internalequity,skills,qualifications,andotherjob-relatedfactorspermittedbylaw.

EEOStatement

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.

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