Paralegal Job at Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP, Newark, NJ

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  • Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP
  • Newark, NJ

Job Description

Freeman Mathis and Gary, LLP is a rapidly growing, national litigation firm seeking an enthusiastic Paralegal to join our Newark, New Jersey office. 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)

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

Education, Experience, and Skills:

  • 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
  • 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 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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