Paralegal-Calendaring Specialist

The Paralegal/Calendar Specialist will be the strategic orchestrator behind our legal victories. You’ll work at the intersection of complex federal and state litigation, employment law, and civil rights cases that directly impact educational institutions and the communities they serve. Your expertise will directly contribute to protecting students, educators, and educational excellence across the region. Responsibilities: ∙Manage the firm’s central calendaring system. ∙Calculate and enter critical litigation deadlines with precision accuracy. ∙Support attorneys with case management and other paralegal responsibilities. ∙Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings. ∙Monitor and track cases across multiple jurisdictions and administrative bodies. ∙Serve as the procedural knowledge resource for the legal team. Qualifications: ∙Paralegal Certificate required. ∙Experience with BEC Legal preferred but not required. ∙Comprehensive knowledge of local court rules and procedures. ∙Advanced organizational and prioritization skills for high-volume workloads. ∙Positive attitude and collaborative approach to complex challenges. Salary - $75,000 - $100,000/year Lozano Smith is committed to giving all employees the opportunity to experience meaningful, impactful work. We consider a variety of factors, including skills, qualifications, and experience, among others. We provide competitive salary, benefits, and bonus programs. Lozano Smith does not accept unsolicited resumes from legal search firms, recruiters, or employment agencies. Only candidates submitted under a current, fully executed agreement, signed by the Firm’s Executive Director, will be considered. All submissions must go through the Firm’s designated applicant tracking system. Recruiters who wish to be considered as an approved agency must contact Human Resources Director, Paula Shockley (jobs@lozanosmith.com). Candidates who have previously applied, been interviewed, or are otherwise known to Lozano Smith will be considered unsolicited. No fee or commission will be paid for such candidates. Recruiters and agencies may not post, distribute, or advertise the Firm’s job openings whether in print or electronically, including on LinkedIn, job boards, social media platforms, or other online forums, without prior written permission. All approved postings must link directly to Lozano Smith’s official careers page and may not modify job descriptions/postings. By submitting candidates or posting positions, recruiters acknowledge and agree to this policy. Lozano Smith reserves all rights, including legal remedies, for any unauthorized submissions or postings.