About us Lopez Law Group is a law firm in the 3-5 attorney range with future growth and expansion planned. Our principal office is located in Saint Petersburg, FL. We do not offer remote work for new employees.

Working environment looks like:

Modern office setting Walkable Old Northeast neighborhood location Growth opportunities Lively, diverse atmosphere Belief in and commitment to mutual success Affinity for snacks Commitment to positive client experience Job Overview We are seeking a skilled Paralegal with advanced experience to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will be motivated by curiosity, illustrate a genuine commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth in their daily work, and bring to the table an existing substantive competency in at least two of the following areas of Florida law: Negligent Torts Intentional Torts Community Associations Contracts Real Estate Titles Issues Landlord/Tenant Construction Defects Municipal Government Criminal Misdemeanor Criminal Felony Technological Tools Familiarity with the following systems/hardware/software OR demonstrated ability and will to learn them quickly is required: Desktop systems built around Apple hardware running MacOS PracticePanther practice management system Box Drive cloud storage system Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.) (Microsoft 365) Responsibilities Case Management Assist Assigned Attorneys with case planning, development, and management Keep a current list of active cases and their statuses, with comprehensive and continuing activity logs and notes Organize and manage case files both electronically and physically; Operate Case Management Software and be familiar with logging billable hours Maintain all deadlines and case calendars (deadlines and dates are a priority--must be able to reference and consolidate information from multiple calendars for multiple stakeholders on the fly) Oversee the coordination of hearings, depositions, meetings, service of process, and witnesses Have an adequate understanding of the Trial process and be able to handle cases from inception through Final Judgement Calendar all scheduled events and make sure no hearings are missed Familiarity with Florida e-Filing Portal, and other judicial Case Management/Electronic Case Filing systems, such as JAWS, JACS, CMS, PACER, MyCourt, etc. Client Coordination Routine case status updates (weekly-to-biweekly) to clients using diverse methods of communication depending on client preferences Client correspondence: filtering out legally significant details, clear and complete note-taking and note-keeping in PracticePanther for client communications, compassionate navigation of sensitive topics, regulating client expectations and gatekeeping attorney time, strong communication skills, managing the participation of uncooperative clients Diligent but courteous pursuit of necessary discovery materials, documentary support, and other evidentiary materials from client Document Preparation Professional-level familiarity with Microsoft Word Draft initial pleadings, motions, discovery responses, propounded discovery, subpoenas, and any other requested document drafting Organize, index, and summarize large volumes of discovery materials, documentary support, and other evidentiary materials Prepare exhibits, affidavits, and other supporting documentation Legal Research Understand how to effectively operate Lexis Nexis and conduct proper legal research Familiarity with freesearch systems like Google Scholar, Online Sunshine, OCRS, Municode, etc. Familiarity with proper citation formats for legal authority, Bluebook or ALWD preferred Qualifications The right candidate for this role will bring at least an intermediate level of appropriate experience. Candidates will be expected to come with 10+ years of experience, comprising any of the following: 10+ years of experience working in a substantive legal role, at least 7 of which have been as a paralegal. A.A. or A.S. with a major in paralegal studies, legal studies, criminal justice, or equivalent field and 7+ years of experience working in a substantive legal role, at least 5 of which have been as a paralegal B.A. or B.S. with a major in paralegal studies, legal studies, criminal justice, or equivalent field and 5+ years of experience in a substantive legal role, at least 3 of which have been as a paralegal J.D. (ABA accredited) with at least one clerkship/internship, no past bar sanctions in any state, familiarity with small practice operations, and 1+ years of experience as a paralegal, judicial law clerk. Retired attorney or foreign attorney, with no past bar sanctions in any jurisdiction, familiarity with small practice operations, and demonstrated substantive knowledge of Florida law. Applications from candidates with different experience backgrounds will be considered with 1-page cover letter persuasively articulating how your experience provides knowledge and ability sufficiently comparable with the above backgrounds to contribute value in a growing law firm of 3-5 attorneys. Resumes should highlight relevant experience, and should exceed 1 page in only exceptional cases. Do not waste space with "personality" information--your personality will speak for itself. Applicants whose resumes exceed 1 page will be considered with 1-page cover letter persuasively introducing us to the exceptional experience that you are offering to bring to our firm. All applicants are encouraged to apply with a cover letter. Applications with resumes or cover letters bearing excessive typos, inconsistent, unprofessional, or illogical formatting, unnecessary cosmetic flourishes, or default Microsoft Word bullet points will be discarded without further review. Applicants who cannot or do not showcase their document preparation skills when advertising their own value will not be right for this position. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and all underrepresented groups, and applicants will be expected to comfortably and professionally navigate a workplace with colleagues and clients from many backgrounds.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$80,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Free parking Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance

Experience:

Microsoft Office:

1 year (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 (Required)

Work Location:

In person