Paralegal/Administrative Assistant

Job description

LS Carlson Law is a law firm serving clients nationwide from our southern California headquarters to our satellite office in Florida and we are looking for an exceptional Paralegal/Administrative Assistant to add to our growing Florida team asap!

We represent clients in both prelitigation and litigation contexts in real estate and business disputes, such as Partnership; Breach of Contract; Breach of Fiduciary; Fraud; Misrepresentation; HOA; Property Line; Probate; and Failure to Disclosure matters.

Our team is made up of exceptional individuals who thrive in our professional working environment. Our success is driven by collaboration, teamwork, and respect. Additionally, the firm remains steadfast in its commitment to our employees in providing the necessary resources, tools, and mentorship opportunities to foster professional and intellectual growth.

Last but definitely not least, please note that LS Carlson Law is not your typical law firm. We are constantly striving to reach new heights and never settle for second best. By joining our team, you will need to be exceptional at what you do and continually seek growth on a personal and professional level. If you are looking for a job that’s tedious and uninteresting, you should look elsewhere. If you are looking to take your career to the next level in a fast-paced, challenging environment, you’ve found the right place. We are determined to achieve greatness in all we do and look forward to expanding our team of disciplined, hard working professionals who feel the same way.

If that’s not enough, please see the below additional reasons why you should work here!

• You will become part of an incredibly thought out and united firm culture spearheaded by an attentive firm owner and teammates who are dedicated to ensuring our team and the firm’s success.

• You will work with teammates across different departments who are happy to help and/or mentor as you grow in your position with our office.

• You will experience working for a firm that is constantly evolving and becoming a force to be reckoned with in the legal industry.

• You will become part of an environment that fosters creativity and makes moves to put those creative ideas into motion.

• You will grow personally and professionally. Every measure is taken to ensure our team members flourish. From one-on-one mentoring opportunities to foster professional growth to employee events to increase camaraderie, we actively work toward the growth of our team.

Who We're Looking For:

Someone who is:

• Driven by goals;

• Personable;

• Adaptable;

• Detail oriented;

• Organized;

• Able to multitask;

• Skilled with exceptional telephone etiquette;

• Experienced working in client-facing environments;

• Knowledgeable regarding conflict resolution techniques; and

• Willing to work in a fun, but hard-working, environment.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 3+ years of prior paralegal experience, preferably in a high-volume, fast-paced law firm environment.

• Highly organized, pays close attention to detail, efficient, excellent written and verbal communication skills and can work well with team members.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook and Adobe Acrobat required.

• Knowledge of legal research tools such as Westlaw a plus.

• Requires excellent communication and organizational skills as well as the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Ability to answer and properly route incoming calls.

• Maintaining calendar for trial and discovery deadlines as well as mediation.

• Communicating effectively with clients and court personnel.

• Proofreading documents, formatting documents, taking phone calls, drafting correspondence, and managing projects.

• Performing initial case investigations by gathering facts and records, drafting pleadings/discovery (e.g., interrogatories, request for production).

• Prepares and handles tracking and disposition of subpoenas or other mailing information.

• Identifying and contacting experts, preparing hearing and trial notebooks and assists in trial.

• Must be familiar and able to follow client billing guidelines, enter and record accurate billing entries and know state court rules.

• High School Diploma or its equivalent required.

Perks:

• Professional development and growth opportunities;

• Excellent mentoring with direct access to upper management;

• Competitive compensation;

• Robust vacation policy and holiday schedule;

• Collaborative and professional team environment; and

• Firm events and outings.

Awards and Accolades:

• IMPACT 2022 Law Firm of the Year;

• IMPACT 2023 Best Place to Work;

• Nextdoor 2023 Neighborhood Fave;

• Lawyers of Distinction 2023 Excellence in Civil Litigation;

• OC Business Journal 2023 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Nominee;

• Featured in Inc. Magazine, South County Magazine, Riviera Magazine, Orange County Business Journal, American Bar Association Business Law Section, and more!

Videos and Media:

• HOA Branding Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1sjQnl7GbY

• Client Experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CPCdcFjxT4

• HOA Dispute Consultation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3VQXlA9apk

• Business Litigation Overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxHLl2Jhmts

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Paralegal Certificate (Required)

Work Location: Remote