Legal Assistant/Paralegal Virtual Support Position

Freeman Mathis and Gary, LLP • Remote (Kansas City, Missouri, United States) • $0 / year • 6h ago

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is a nationally recognized Am Law 200 law firm with over 500 attorneys servicing clients in 40 offices and 22 states seeking an experienced paralegal to join our Kansas City 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 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:
~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
Actual base pay within the range will also be dependent on other factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
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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