Paralegal - Civil Litigation & Trial Support

Freeman Mathis and Gary, LLP; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

HSA and FSA plans

Work-life balance

Generous PTO

Job summary

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is seeking an experienced Professional Liability Paralegal for our Miami office. The role focuses on civil litigation support, discovery, record management, and trial preparation in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years paralegal experience, civil litigation exposure, and solid legal research skills. A bachelor’s degree plus ABA-approved paralegal certificate is required; in-office work only.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with the preparation of a civil case during discovery and trial
• Discovery and records management; prepare subpoenas and track responses
• Summarize medical and employment records; create medical chronologies; summarize discovery responses
• Review and synthesize records in tort cases, including medical records and deposition transcripts
• Motion writing experience (oppositions to motions)
• Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel; learn document/case management systems
• Organize and prioritize many tasks; maintain accuracy and billable time

Skills

Paralegal experience

Civil litigation

Legal research

Document management

Education

Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate from ABA-approved program

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

iManage

Job description

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is seeking an experienced Professional Liability Paralegal for our Miami office. The role focuses on civil litigation support, discovery, record management, and trial preparation in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years paralegal experience, civil litigation exposure, and solid legal research skills. A bachelor’s degree plus ABA-approved paralegal certificate is required; in-office work only.