Paralegal

Overview

Freeman Mathisand Gary , LLP is a rapidly growing, national specialty litigation firm seeking an experienced paralegal to join our Atlanta office. We are eagerly seeking candidates who foster a team-oriented mentality, have excellent communication skills, are problem-solvers, and are willing to take ownership of their job. Flexibility and excellent organizational skills are key in our fast-paced environment. This is a 100% in-office position and remote work is not available.

The following set of success factors describe the characteristics of those who are successful in our Firm:

• Unpretentious, approachable, respectful, team-oriented
• Accountable, takes ownership, corrects mistakes
• Organized, timely, confidential, responsive (within 24 hours)
• Assist attorneys with the preparation of a civil case for trial
• Motion writing experience, such as oppositions to motions including discovery motions, motion to continue to 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:

• 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

• Work-life balance
• Generous PTO policy
• Employee Assistance Program

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.