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 Sacramento 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. ThefollowingcharacteristicsdescribepeoplewhosucceedinourFirm : Helpful,Congenial,Personable,Positive Unpretentious,Approachable,Respectful,TeamOriented Accountable,TakesOwnership,CorrectsMistakes Organized,Timely,Confidential,Responsive(within24hours) DutiesandResponsibilities : Assistattorneyswiththepreparationofacivilcasethroughoutdiscoveryandpreparefor,attend,andassistattrial Discoveryandrecordsmanagement,includingpreparationofsubpoenasandtrackingresponses Abilitytosummarizemedicalandemploymentrecords,createmedicalchronologies,summarizediscoveryresponses,preparemeetandconfercorrespondence Review,manage,summarize,andsynthesizerecordsanddataofallkindsinvarioustypesofcases,withanemphasisontortcases,includingmedicalrecordsanddepositiontranscripts Motionwritingexperience,suchasoppositionstomotionsincludingdiscoverymotions,motionstocontinuetrial ProficientinsoftwareprogramssuchasMicrosoftWord,PowerPointandExcelandabletolearnotherprogramsincludingdocumentandcasemanagementsystems Abilitytoorganizeandprioritizenumeroustasksandcompletethemundertimeconstraintswithminimalsupervisionandexceptionalattentiontodetail Maintainingaccurateandpromptlyrecordingbillabletime Education,Experience,andSkills : 3+yearsparalegalexperienceinalawfirm Civillitigationexperiencerequired Familiaritywithperformingresearchtasksusingweb-basedlegalresearchservices Experienceworkingwithpaperlessfiles.iManageexperienceaplus Mustsuccessfullypassabackground/drugscreen Bachelor’sdegreeandparalegalcertificatefromABA-approvedprogramrequired. 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 FreemanMathis&Gary,LLP(FMG)iscommittedtoprovidingequalemploymentopportunitiestoallapplicantsandemployeesbymaintainingaworkplacefreeofdiscriminationbasedonrace,color,religion,sex,nationalorigin,age,disability,geneticinformation,oranyotherprotectedstatusasprovidedbylaw.FMGcomplieswithallapplicablefederal,state,andlocallaws.Thispositionissubjecttoourdrugâfreeworkplacepolicy,whichincludestheabilitytopassapreâemploymentdrugscreen.EmployeesmaybesubjecttoreasonableâsuspiciondrugtestinginaccordancewithFirmpoliciesoutlinedintheEmployeeHandbook. 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 and able to learn other programs including document and case management systems Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints with minimal supervision and exceptional attention to detail Maintaining accurate and promptly recording billable time Education, Experience, and Skills : 3+ years paralegal experience in a law firm Civil litigation experience required Familiarity with performing research tasks using web-based legal research services Experience working with paperless files. iManage experience a plus Must successfully pass a background/drug screen Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate from ABA-approved program required. What we offer you Competitive compensation Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision HSA and FSA plans available for employees and dependents Work-life balance Generous PTO policy 401K plan including a 3% Employer Safe Harbor contribution Firm paid life insurance and long-term disability Employee Assistance Program Year-end bonuses and referral fee programs EEO Statement 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 Freeman, Mathis & Gary