Paralegal

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: Helpful,Congenial,Personable,Positive Unpretentious,Approachable,Respectful,TeamOriented Accountable,TakesOwnership,CorrectsMistakes Organized,Timely,Confidential,Responsive(within24hours) DutiesandResponsibilities: Assistattorneyswiththepreparationofacivilcasefortrial Discoveryandrecordsmanagement 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: 3+yearsparalegalexperienceinalawfirm Civillitigationexperiencerequired 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 Competitivecompensation Comprehensivebenefitspackage,includingmedical,dental,andvision HSAandFSAplansavailableforemployeesanddependents Work-lifebalance GenerousPTOpolicy 401Kplanincludinga3%EmployerSafeHarborcontribution Firmpaidlifeinsuranceandlong-termdisability EmployeeAssistanceProgram Year-endbonusesandreferralfeeprograms 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 drugâfree workplace policy, which includes the ability to pass a preâemployment drug screen. Employees may be subject to reasonableâsuspicion drug testing in accordance with Firm policies outlined in the Employee Handbook. #J-18808-Ljbffr