Paralegal

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP
Dallas, TX
Job Description
Role Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic Paralegal to join our Dallas - Downtown team. The successful candidate will be a team player with excellent communication skills, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to take ownership of their job. Flexibility and excellent organization skills are key in our fast-paced environment.

What You Will Do

Assist attorneys with the preparation of a civil case for trial, perform discovery and records management, summarize medical and employment records, create medical chronologies, summarize discovery responses, and prepare meet and confer correspondence.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The successful candidate will have 3+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm, civil litigation experience, and proficiency in software programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Familiarity with performing research tasks using web-based legal research services and experience working with paperless files is a plus.

Requirements

  • 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

Benefits

  • 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
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