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Freeman, Mathis & Gary LawSeal Beach, California

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Job Description

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 Firm:

  • Helpful, Congenial, Personable, Positive
  • 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.

Why FMG?

At FMG, people are our greatest asset. We invest in your success and well-being through:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • HSA and FSA options
  • 401(k) with 3% employer Safe Harbor contribution
  • Generous PTO and work–life balance
  • Year-end bonuses and referral programs
  • Firm-paid life insurance and long-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • A collaborative, respectful, and team-oriented culture

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.

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