Are you the type of person who keeps things organized, follows through on details, and ensures nothing falls through the cracks?

Do you take pride in supporting a team by making sure communication, documents, and scheduling are handled accurately and efficiently?

Are you someone who notices when something is missing, unclear, or about to become a problem: and addresses it before it impacts the team or the client?

Final question: When faced with a challenge, do you get excited or run away?

** IMPORTANT: TO APPLY **

If you have any questions, please email recruit@crisp.co only.

• Please do not reach out through our website's contact information (telephone, email, or web chat) or via direct messaging on any social media platform.

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At Lopez Law Group, we are committed to providing top-tier legal services with a focus on integrity, professionalism, and client empowerment. Based in St. Petersburg, Florida, our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional and affordable legal solutions to individuals and families facing a wide range of legal challenges. We take pride in offering comprehensive support and personalized guidance to help our clients navigate even the most complex matters with confidence.

We are building a law firm that operates with strong systems, clear expectations, and team members who take pride in their work and ownership of their responsibilities.

With that being said, we are looking for a Legal Assistant who will serve as a central administrative support role within the firm.

This role assists attorneys, paralegals, and operational leadership by ensuring administrative tasks, client communication coordination, scheduling, and case documentation are handled with precision and discipline.

The Legal Assistant plays a critical role in maintaining organization across the firm and helping ensure that communication, documentation, and workflow tasks are executed reliably.

While this role is administrative in nature, it requires a high level of professionalism, attention to detail, and proactive thinking. The right candidate understands that strong administrative execution directly impacts the quality of legal service delivered to clients.

What You’ll Do:

Client Communication & Coordination:

• Monitor incoming client communications and ensure inquiries are acknowledged and routed to the appropriate attorney or paralegal.
• Assist with scheduling consultations, client meetings, hearings, and internal case discussions.
• Help maintain proactive client communication by coordinating updates and ensuring clients are not left waiting for responses.
• Support attorneys and paralegals by gathering client documents and information necessary for case progress.

Administrative Case Support:

• Assist attorneys and paralegals with administrative tasks related to case preparation and case management.
• Prepare and organize documents for signatures, client delivery, and internal review.
• Coordinate document collection from clients and maintain accurate case file records.
• Ensure administrative components of case workflows are completed accurately and on time.

File Management & Documentation:

• Maintain organized digital case files in accordance with firm file structure and naming standards.
• Ensure documents are properly saved, labeled, and accessible within the firm’s document management systems.
• Assist with new matter setup, including ensuring correct client information and documentation are entered into firm systems.
• Log communications, case updates, and administrative activities within the firm’s case management platform.

Scheduling & Calendar Management:

• Coordinate attorney and legal team calendars to schedule meetings, consultations, hearings, and internal case discussions.
• Ensure attorneys and staff have the correct documents and materials prepared for scheduled meetings.
• Help manage scheduling conflicts and ensure client appointments are handled professionally.

Operational Support:

• Assist the firm’s operational leadership in maintaining administrative workflows and task coordination.
• Help track administrative tasks and ensure follow-ups are completed in a timely manner.
• Identify administrative gaps or workflow issues and communicate them so they can be addressed quickly.

What We’re Looking For:

Experience:

• 2+ years of experience working as a Legal Assistant, Administrative Assistant, or similar, in a law firm environment highly preferred (but not required).

• Experience working within legal case management systems such as PracticePanther or similar and Lead Docket or similar, with the ability to manage tasks, deadlines, and case information accurately is highly preferred.

Organization & Attention to Detail:

• Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail.

• Previous experience either managing administrative responsibilities across multiple cases and tasks without losing accuracy, or if not legal cases, similar.

Ownership Mentality:

• A self-starter who takes responsibility for their work and does not require constant direction.

• Someone who takes pride in maintaining organization, accuracy, and professionalism in everything they handle.

Communication Skills:

• Clear and professional written and verbal communication.

• Experience in interacting  with clients, attorneys, and team members while maintaining professionalism under pressure.

Analytical Thinking:

• Strong ability to review items and materials placed before you, identify important facts, and ensure documentation is accurate and complete.

Professional Discipline:

• Calm, focused, and reliable under pressure, with a commitment to producing high-quality support in a legal environment.

Why You Should Work Here:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy health insurance, 401(k) matching up to 4%, three weeks of PTO annually, and more.

• Ownership and Responsibility: We trust our team members to take ownership of their work. As a Legal Assistant, you will have the autonomy to manage case files, maintain deadlines, and contribute meaningfully to the success of the legal team.

• A Professional, Growth-Oriented Environment: Join a firm that values professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement. You will work alongside experienced attorneys in an environment that encourages strong work ethic, skill development, and pride in producing high-quality legal work.

• Meaningful Legal Work: At Lopez Law Group, your work directly impacts real cases and real clients. You will play an active role in supporting the management of legal files, communicating with clients and across the internal staff, alike, and helping the team move cases forward with precision and discipline.

Joining The Lopez Law Group means becoming part of a firm that values professionalism, accountability, and disciplined execution. As a Legal Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the team’s ability to deliver organized, responsive, and high-quality legal service to every client we serve.

This is an opportunity to build a long-term career in a growing law firm where strong administrative execution and professional ownership truly matter.

Are you the type of paralegal who takes ownership of your cases and ensures every detail is handled correctly the first time?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced legal environment where strong drafting, organization, and accountability make the difference between a case running smoothly and falling apart?

Are you someone who takes pride in your craft — someone who notices issues before they become problems and solves them without needing constant direction?

Final question: When faced with a challenge, do you get excited or run away?

** IMPORTANT: TO APPLY **

If you have any questions, please email recruit@crisp.co only.

• Please do not reach out through our website's contact information (telephone, email, or web chat) or via direct messaging on any social media platform.

To Apply: Submit your application by clicking the "Apply" button and applying on the Crisp Recruit page that opens.

**RECRUITERS DO NOT CONTACT**

At Lopez Law Group, we are committed to providing top-tier legal services with a focus on integrity, professionalism, and client empowerment. Based in St. Petersburg, Florida, our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional and affordable legal solutions to individuals and families facing a wide range of legal challenges. We take pride in offering comprehensive support and personalized guidance to help our clients navigate even the most complex matters with confidence.

With that being said, we are looking for a dedicated Paralegal to join our team. As a vital member of our firm, you will work closely with our lead attorneys—reporting directly to senior management—to manage case files, draft legal documents, and perform comprehensive legal research. This role is critical in ensuring that our legal operations are executed with precision and consistency.

We are seeking not only a skilled professional but also someone who is committed to a long-term career with our organization. If you are looking for a stable opportunity where you can grow and contribute over the years, we want to hear from you.

Case Management:

• Maintain accurate case activity, deadlines, and task management within PracticePanther, ensuring all filings, communications, and case milestones are properly documented.
• Support attorneys in managing civil litigation matters by preparing filings, organizing discovery materials, coordinating deadlines, and ensuring cases move forward without unnecessary delays.
• Manage cases from early stages through resolution by maintaining organization, documentation, and workflow discipline.
• Track and enter billable time consistently and accurately, maintaining disciplined timekeeping practices aligned with the firm’s performance expectations.
• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel to ensure filings, deadlines, and case developments are properly communicated and documented.

Legal Drafting & Documentation:

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and other litigation documents with a strong attention to detail.
• Prepare exhibits, affidavits, and supporting documentation required for filings and hearings.
• File documents through the Florida E-Filing Portal accurately and in compliance with court requirements.

Legal Research:

• Conduct legal research using tools such as LexisNexis or similar legal research platforms.
• Properly cite legal authority and summarize relevant case law to assist attorneys in case preparation and litigation strategy.

Client Communication & File Support:

• Maintain consistent communication with clients to gather documentation and provide updates as needed.
• Ensure case files remain organized, current, and easily accessible for attorneys and staff.

Deadline & Workflow Management:

• Track and manage litigation deadlines, hearings, discovery responses, and case milestones.
• Maintain strong organization across multiple active files and ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

Professional Ownership & Accountability:

• Take responsibility for the quality and accuracy of your work product.
• Identify potential issues in case files, deadlines, or documentation early and bring solutions or corrective actions forward before problems escalate.
• Approach your work as a steward of the firm’s reputation and legal standards.

What We’re Looking For:

Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience working as a paralegal in a law firm environment.
• Experience working within legal case management systems such as PracticePanther or similar and Lead Docket or similar, with the ability to manage tasks, deadlines, and case information accurately.
• Experience supporting civil litigation matters (including discovery, motion practice, and court filings) is strongly preferred but not required for the right candidate.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload (often 40–80 active matters) while maintaining organization, accuracy, and deadline discipline
• Documented paralegal certification strongly preferred.

Litigation Drafting Ability:

• Strong legal writing skills with experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other litigation documents.

Attention to Detail:

• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy across multiple case files and deadlines.

Ownership Mentality:

• A self-starter who takes initiative, works independently, and does not require constant direction.

Analytical Thinking:

• Strong ability to review case materials, identify important facts, and ensure documentation is accurate and complete.

Organization & Time Management:

• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining organization, prioritization, and accuracy.

Communication Skills:

• Clear and professional written and verbal communication with clients, attorneys, and court personnel.

Professional Discipline:

• Calm, focused, and reliable under pressure, with a commitment to producing high-quality legal work.

Why You Should Work Here:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy health insurance, 401(k) matching up to 4%, three weeks of PTO annually, and more.
• Ownership and Responsibility: We trust our team members to take ownership of their work. As a Litigation Paralegal, you will have the autonomy to manage case files, maintain deadlines, and contribute meaningfully to the success of the legal team.
• A Professional, Growth-Oriented Environment: Join a firm that values professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement. You will work alongside experienced attorneys in an environment that encourages strong work ethic, skill development, and pride in producing high-quality legal work.
• Meaningful Legal Work: At Lopez Law Group, your work directly impacts real cases and real clients. You will play an active role in managing litigation files, drafting critical legal documents, and helping attorneys move cases forward with precision and discipline.

Joining The Lopez Law Group means becoming part of a firm that values professionalism, accountability, and pride in the craft of legal work. As a Litigation Paralegal, you will play a key role in ensuring cases are managed with precision, discipline, and attention to detail. This is an opportunity to take real ownership of your work while contributing meaningfully to the success of the legal team and the outcomes achieved for clients.