Paralegal: Trial Prep & Legal Research (In-Office)

Freeman-Mathis-and-Gary,-LL; Walnut Creek (CA); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 118.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Work-life balance

Generous PTO policy

Employee Assistance Program

Descripción de la vacante

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

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Legal research

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Herramientas

iManage

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Descripción del empleo

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