Law - Paralegal

Paralegal
Freeman Mathis and Gary, LLP is a rapidly growing, national specialty litigation firm seeking an experienced paralegal to join our Las Vegas 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.
The following set of success factors describe the characteristics of those who are successful in our Firm:

Helpful, Congenial, Personable, Positive
Unpretentious, Approachable, Respectful, Team Oriented
Accountable, Takes Ownership, Corrects Mistakes
Organized, Timely, Confidential, Responsive (within 24 hours)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists attorneys with the preparation of a civil case for trial
Obtains, reviews, analyzes, and summarizes legal documentation pertaining to cases
Manages discovery process and conduct records management
Schedules depositions and other meetings with clients, witnesses, experts, opposing counsel, court reporters and others
Identifies, locates, interviews, and evaluates potential experts and sends expert packages to parties for review
Tracks requests for documents and regularly follows up on progress of receipt
Ability to summarize case records, create chronologies, and summarize discovery responses
Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints with minimal supervision and exceptional attention to detail
Performs legal research quickly and efficiently to inform attorney decisions
Organize and maintain case files; coordinate with Legal Assistants and other staff
Regularly reviews files and proactively works to move cases forward
Ensures all functions are performed in accordance with applicable client guidelines
Keep accurate time records and meet a 1,650 annual billable hours requirement
Maintain positive relationships with firm attorneys, co-counsel, clients, and vendors
Proficient in software programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Westlaw and Kofax PDF editor
Additional duties and special projects as assigned
Education, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• Certificate in Paralegal studies required
• 3-5 years defense litigation paralegal experience
• Civil litigation, and/or employment litigation experience required
• Familiarity with performing research tasks using web-based legal research services
• Proficiency in an electronic file setting, comfortable with a paperless system
• iManage experience a plus
• Must successfully pass a background/drug screen

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
• 1.5% Profit Sharing contribution
• Firm paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Year-end bonuses and referral fee programs
• Regular firmwide socials and events

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 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.