Job Description

Losey PLLC seeks a full-time and onsite paralegal to join our office in Orlando, Florida. Our firm represents businesses in a variety of matters, and our practice areas are listed on our website (www.losey.law). They include litigation, business counseling, commercial real estate, commercial transactions, cybersecurity, privacy, financial services law, health care law, intellectual property, Internet-related matters, and workplace law.

Responsibilities will generally include providing administrative and logistical support in a law office setting. The position will assist with document preparation, electronic filings, managing case deadlines, general research, and communicating with clients.

WE LOOK FOR DRIVEN INDIVIDUALS WHO TAKE SATISFACTION IN THEIR WORK, AND SEEK TO UPLIFT OTHERS AROUND THEM. THE FIRM OFFERS COMPETITIVE PAY (COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE), GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE, DENTAL INSURANCE, VISION INSURANCE, PAID TIME OFF, AND SICK PAY. THERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PERFORMANCE-BASED BONUSES, AMONG OTHER BENEFITS.

Candidates should have at least an associate’s degree or paralegal certificate, and at least one to two years’ experience working in a law firm setting.

Primary responsibilities include:

· Provide administrative assistance to legal staff in a law office.

· Prepare and file basic litigation documents, such as hearing notices, scheduling orders, etc.

· Document review and analysis.

· Manage schedules, including trial dates and hearings.

· Coordinate meetings, teleconference, and video conferences.

· Coordinate with clients, external counsel, and other vendors to obtain and exchange information and documentation related to legal matters.

· Assess the urgency of situations and determine appropriate actions, monitor status of pending item, provide follow up and keep management informed by communicating a wide variety of information.

· Prepare legal correspondence, memoranda, and presentations.

· Maintain legal management systems.

· Conduct online research.

· Train attorneys and support staff in the use of all office systems, including case management system, filing protocols, and docket/diary procedures.

· Utilize case management system for electronic data management of legal files and creation of management reports.

· Manage and coordinate with third-party vendors used by the firm.

APPLICANTS MUST HAVE:

• THE HIGHEST ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS. Our firm wants everyone to do the right thing for our clients, our legal system, and each other.
• STRONG CLIENT SERVICE FOCUS AND RESPONSIVENESS. Business moves very fast, and our clients expect us to keep pace. We are on call for our clients and respond to client inquiries and action items as soon as possible.
• QUALITY WORK PRODUCT. This is assumed by most clients, but it is extremely difficult to consistently produce high-quality written work while dealing with the everyday challenges associated with the practice of law. Applicants should care about their written work and be genuinely interested in words, their meanings, and their differences.
• TECHNOLOGICAL FAMILIARITY. Our firm expects that everyone will be able to quickly and accurately use technology without assistance to accomplish daily tasks. After working with the firm for a period, attorneys are invited to build their own firm computer with colleagues.
• TEAM SPIRIT AND STRONG INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS. We work together to steer our clients and our firm towards opportunities and away from risk. A big part of being a team is communicating regularly, and applicants should be comfortable working and communicating closely with small groups while tackling challenging issues.

We are an equal opportunity employer.