Paralegal - Freeman Mathis & Gary

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Paralegal

12/8/20

A rapidly growing mid-sized national law firm is seeking an enthusiastic Paralegal to join our Philadelphia office. Located near the Rittenhouse Square and blocks from Philadelphia’s Suburban Station and Cities Central Commuter Hub. We are eagerly seeking candidates that have excellent communication skills, problem-solvers, and 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:

Assist attorneys with the preparation of a civil case for trial

Discovery and records management

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

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

Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints with minimal supervision and exceptional attention to detail

Qualifications and Experience:

5-10 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

Required Education

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

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

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.

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