Paralegals - REMOTE

Salary Range : $60,008 USD to $117,998.40 USD

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Miami, FL 33156, USA

Description 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 Professional Liability Paralegal to join our Miami 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 Firm :

Unpretentious, Approachable, Respectful, Team Oriented

Accountable, Takes Ownership, Corrects Mistakes

Organized, Timely, Confidential, Responsive (within 24 hours)

Duties and Responsibilities :

Assist attorneys with the preparation of a civil case throughout discovery and prepare for, attend, and assist at trial

Discovery and records management, including preparation of subpoenas and tracking responses

Ability to summarize medical and employment records, create medical chronologies, summarize discovery responses, prepare meet and confer correspondence

Review, 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 transcripts

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

Actual base pay within the range will also be dependent on other factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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