Overview
Paralegal Jobs in Los Angeles, CA at Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP
Title: Paralegal
Company: Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Freeman Mathis and Gary, LLP is a rapidly growing, national specialty litigation firm seeking an experienced paralegal to join our Downtown Los Angeles 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.
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 opportunity to all applicants and employees by maintaining a workplace free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or other protected group status as provided by law. FMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Employment dependent on successful completion of a background check and drug screen.
