Paralegal - Civil Litigation & Trial Prep (Downtown LA)

Freeman-Mathis-and-Gary,-LL; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Health savings accounts (HSA) and FSA

Work-life balance

Generous PTO policy

401K with 3% employer contribution

Life insurance & long-term disability

Job summary

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is seeking an experienced paralegal for our Downtown Los Angeles office. This 100% in-office role requires a teamwork mindset, excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and ownership. We value organization and timely, confidential work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities include discovery support, trial prep, medical record summaries, and motion drafting. Requires 3+ years paralegal experience in civil litigation and a Bachelor’s plus ABA-approved

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with preparation of civil cases through discovery and at trial.
• Discovery and records management; issue subpoenas and track responses.
• Summarize medical and employment records; create medical chronologies; summarize discovery responses.
• Review and synthesize records and data in various cases, esp. torts; medical records and transcripts.
• Motion writing experience (e.g., oppositions to motions, discovery motions).
• Organize and prioritize numerous tasks; maintain accurate billable time.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certificate (ABA-approved)

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Case management

iManage

Job description

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is seeking an experienced paralegal for our Downtown Los Angeles office. This 100% in-office role requires a teamwork mindset, excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and ownership. We value organization and timely, confidential work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities include discovery support, trial prep, medical record summaries, and motion drafting. Requires 3+ years paralegal experience in civil litigation and a Bachelor’s plus ABA-approved