Paralegal

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP (FMG), a nationally recognized litigation firm with more than 500 attorneys across 38 offices in 21 states, is seeking a Paralegal to join our Intake team in our Seal Beach 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.The following characteristics describe people who succeed in our FirmHelpful, Congenial, Personable, PositiveUnpretentious, Approachable, Respectful, Team OrientedAccountable, Takes Ownership, Corrects MistakesOrganized, Timely, Confidential, Responsive (within 24 hours)Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssist attorneys with the preparation of a civil case throughout discovery and prepare for, attend, and assist at trialDiscovery and records management, including preparation of subpoenas and tracking responsesAbility to summarize medical and employment records, create medical chronologies, summarize discovery responses, prepare meet and confer correspondenceReview, manage, summarize, and synthesize records and data of all kinds in various types of cases, with an emphasis on tort cases, including medical records and deposition transcriptsMotion writing experience, such as oppositions to motions including discovery motions, motions to continue trialProficient in software programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel and able to learn other programs including document and case management systemsAbility to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints with minimal supervision and exceptional attention to detailMaintaining accurate and promptly recording billable timeEducation, Experience, and Skills3+ years paralegal experience in a law firmCivil litigation experience requiredFamiliarity with performing research tasks using web-based legal research servicesExperience working with paperless files. iManage experience a plusMust successfully pass a background/drug screenBachelor's degree and paralegal certificate from ABA-approved program required.Why FMG?At FMG, people are our greatest asset. We invest in your success and well-being through:Competitive compensationMedical, dental, and vision coverageHSA and FSA options401(k) with 3% employer Safe Harbor contributionGenerous PTO and work–life balanceYear-end bonuses and referral programsFirm-paid life insurance and long-term disabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramA collaborative, respectful, and team-oriented cultureEEO StatementFreeman 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.