Current Open Positions
Workers’ Compensation Attorney – New York BarNew York Bar and 2+ Years of Workers’ Compensation Experience
Are you sick of only handling one aspect of a claim? Tired of handing off a case to someone else after crushing a deposition? LOIS’ defense strategy will allow you to take ownership of a claim. You will work directly with clients on their claims from filing to closure. There is no better feeling than being responsible for a good outcome on a claim and LOIS is the place where we celebrate that.
Experience Required: 2+ Years of Workers’ Compensation Experience
Base Pay Range: $110,000.00/yr – $140,000.00/yr (dependent on experience)
Working at LOIS means finding the place you can succeed, grow, and be part of a constantly advancing firm that has been breaking barriers and becoming a highly recognized name in the industry! With a team-mentality, full-benefits package, continuous on-going support, and strong standards of development, we continue to be leaders with consistently positive outcomes. Come meet with us to see what we are all about and let’s break barriers so we can help our clients, together!
Performance, achievement, and career growth are fundamental priorities. We are devoted to helping the community which starts with our passion for helping to defend our clients. We strive to build strong, responsive relationships while being ethically responsible and formidable allies. We provide on-going education programs for all levels of employment, from legal assistants to partners. By combining our community-driven culture, our on-going education, and our focus on performance, we cultivate an atmosphere of thought-provoking advocacy for everyone.
Why be an Attorney at Lois Law Firm…
- Flexible work from home schedule
- Our creative approach to case handling
- We consistently apply firm standards and tactics to achieve client goals
- Positive relationships with our clients built on our unwavering advocacy
- We are tenacious litigators in and out of the court room
- Continued education to help foster professional and personal growth
- Our cradle-to-grave file handling sets us apart as industry leaders
- A well-rounded work-life balance
- Our four core values (Service, Creativity, Advocacy and Professionalism) help our Team Members create powerful results for our clients!
Responsibilities
- Represent client interests at virtual hearings and telephonic depositions
- Counsel clients on emerging issues in litigated matters
- Prepare exposure analysis and conduct settlement negotiations
- Consistently apply firm standards and tactics to achieve client goals
Perks
- Flexible work from home opportunities
- Firm provides 80% coverage of medical, dental and vision benefit costs
- 3% non-elective safe harbor contribution to 401K
- Life insurance and long-term disability provided at no cost to our Team Members
- Hands-on training approach and continual education opportunities
- Continuing Legal Education at no cost to our Team Members
- Receive all of your CLE credits for the year during in-firm training
- One Bar Admission and one Specialty Bar Admission
- Annual registration costs
- One-to-one Attorney/Paralegal ratio.
- Employee Growth Coaching to all Team Members.
- Weekly in-house Group Fitness Training sessions to all Team Members that want to participate.
- Monthly Workshops for all Team Members to help bridge the theoretical and relevant concepts to law
- Firm charity events to benefit our local community
- Monthly progress development meetings offer our Team Members feedback to help guide them through our advancement path
Litigation Attorney – New York BarNew York Bar
Base Pay Range: $90,000.00/yr – $110,000.00/yr
Has your legal career become stagnant? Do you need a place to constantly learn, grow, and advance? LOIS is the answer. Our number one goal is to train, support, and grow the careers of our employees. We provide a unique, enjoyable atmosphere where we allow everyone to contribute to the growth of our Firm while providing top of the line service to our clients. There is no other place for you like LOIS. Working at LOIS means finding the place you can succeed, grow, and be part of a constantly advancing firm that has been breaking barriers and becoming a highly recognized name in the industry! With a team-mentality, full-benefits package, continuous on-going support, and strong standards of development, we continue to be leaders with consistently positive outcomes. Come meet with us to see what we are all about and let’s break barriers so we can help our clients, together!
Performance, achievement, and career growth are fundamental priorities. We are devoted to helping the community which starts with our passion for helping to defend our clients. We strive to build strong, responsive relationships while being ethically responsible and formidable allies. We provide on-going education programs for all levels of employment, from legal assistants to partners. By combining our community-driven culture, our on-going education, and our focus on performance, we cultivate an atmosphere of thought-provoking advocacy for everyone.
Why be an Attorney at Lois Law Firm…
- Flexible work from home schedule
- Our creative approach to case handling
- We consistently apply firm standards and tactics to achieve client goals
- Positive relationships with our clients built on our unwavering advocacy
- We are tenacious litigators in and out of the court room
- Continued education to help foster professional and personal growth
- Our cradle-to-grave file handling sets us apart as industry leaders
- A well-rounded work-life balance
- Our four core values (Service, Creativity, Aggressiveness and Professionalism) help our Team Members create powerful results for our clients!
Responsibilities
- Represent client interests at virtual hearings and telephonic depositions
- Counsel clients on emerging issues in litigated matters
- Prepare exposure analysis and conduct settlement negotiations
- Consistently apply firm standards and tactics to achieve client goals
Perks
- Firm provides 80% coverage of medical, dental and vision benefit costs
- 3% non-elective safe harbor contribution to 401K
- Life insurance and long-term disability provided at no cost to our Team Members
- Flexible work from home opportunities
- Hands-on training approach and continual education opportunities
- Continuing Legal Education at no cost to our Team Members
- One Bar Admission and one Specialty Bar Admission
- Annual registration costs
- One-to-one Attorney/Paralegal ratio
- Employee Growth Coaching to all Team Members
- Weekly in-house Group Fitness Training sessions to all Team Members that want to participate
- Monthly Workshops for all Team Members to help bridge the theoretical and relevant concepts to law
- Firm charity events to benefit our local community
- Monthly Performance Development meetings that offer our Team Members feedback to help guide them through our advancement path
Paralegal
Working at LOIS means finding the place you can succeed, grow, and be part of a constantly advancing firm that has been breaking barriers and becoming a highly recognized name in the industry! With a team-mentality, full-benefits package, continuous ongoing support, and strong standards of development, we continue to be leaders with consistently positive outcomes. Come meet with us to see what we are all about and let’s break barriers so we can help our clients, together!
Performance, achievement, and career growth are fundamental priorities. We are devoted to helping the community which starts with our passion for helping to defend our clients. We strive to build strong, responsive relationships while being ethically responsible and formidable allies. We provide on-going education programs for all levels of employment, from legal assistants to partners. By combining our community-driven culture, our on-going education, and our focus on performance, we cultivate an atmosphere of thought-provoking advocacy for everyone.
Responsibilities
- Paralegal to support the New York workers’ compensation defense practice
- Conduct research to support legal proceedings
- Assist with the drafting and reviewing of legal documents
- Investigate facts to help in the negotiation of legal disputes
- Monitor and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
- Record and store client information
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a paralegal or other legal field
- An associates degree is required.
- A Certificate in Paralegal Studies from an ABA approved organization or bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- Familiarity with legal research
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Ability to utilize critical thinking skills to push claims forward to closure
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Deadline and detail-oriented
- Candidate must be able to secure a notary license (Lois LLC will reimburse for associated costs).
Perks
- Firm provides 80% coverage of medical, dental and vision benefit costs
- 3% non-elective safe harbor contribution to 401K
- Life insurance and long-term disability provided at no cost to our Team Members
- Flexible work from home opportunities after 90 days
- Hands-on training approach and continual education opportunities
- One-to-one Attorney/Paralegal ratio.
- Employee Growth Coaching to all Team Members.
- Weekly in-house Group Fitness Training sessions to all Team Members that want to participate.
- Monthly Workshops for all Team Members to help bridge the theoretical and relevant concepts to law
- Firm charity events to benefit our local community
- Monthly Performance Development meetings that offer our Team Members feedback to help guide them through our advancement path
Legal Talent Acquisition CoordinatorAt least 2 years of previous experience in legal recruiting required.
Working at Lois Law Firm is an opportunity to constantly learn, grow, advance and to be a part of the leading New York workers’ compensation law firm in the industry. LOIS serves our clients to the highest standards while being dedicated to the lives of our employees, professionally and personally. This includes training, supporting and developing the careers of our legal staff while providing a unique culture where everyone can be their authentic selves. All attorneys, paralegals and staff contribute to the success of our Firm, which enables us to provide what our clients consistently call “best-in-class service.” Working at LOIS means finding the place where you can succeed, grow, and be part of a constantly advancing firm that breaks barriers. Our true commitment to our standards and core values, Creativity, Advocacy, Professionalism and Service, propel us to positive outcomes for our clients.
Work-life balance and career growth are fundamental priorities at LOIS. We strive to build strong, responsive relationships, while being ethically responsible and formidable allies.
About the Role
Lois Law Firm is seeking a Legal Talent Acquisition Coordinator who is passionate about recruiting and connecting excellent legal talent with our outstanding firm. The Legal Talent Acquisition Coordinator serves as the face of the firm, welcoming and guiding candidates through their recruiting journey with us. The coordinator will work closely with our Managing Director of People and firm leaders to strategically shape our attorney and paralegal recruitment process. Your impact will extend beyond hiring – you will be integral to the growth of the firm.
- First Impressions Matter: As the initial point of contact for potential attorney and paralegal hires, serve as the brand ambassador and relationship builder; your professional and welcoming approach will set the tone for their experience and advance their engagement with LOIS, during the recruiting process and beyond.
- Creative & Curious: Resourceful, creative and adept at thinking outside the box, exploring new avenues and uncovering hidden talent pools.
- Strategic Recruitment: Collaborate with LOIS leadership team to execute a thoughtful, results-driven approach to legal talent acquisition. Spot trends and proactively pivot to take advantage of opportunities. Track recruitment metrics, identify trends and propose areas for improvement.
- Candidate Experience: Advocate for and provide excellent service to candidates, your clients, to ensure they feel valued and informed throughout the interview/hiring process.
- Relentless: As a driver, you thrive on curiosity and are relentless in the pursuit of qualified candidates that will join the LOIS Team. Always in search of innovative ways to improve and expand the talent search process.
- Passionate & Positive: Passionate about our firm, our success and growth; positive in your approach to your role and goals and about LOIS as a best-in-class law firm.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with attorneys, staff, vendors, and the public and to positively influence others.
- Possesses the interpersonal skills necessary to communicate information with professionalism, tact and courtesy, as well as follow instructions effectively.
- Highly detail orientated with demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment that includes multiple locations to meet deadlines and daily requirements.
- Ability to provide quality client service to both internal and external contacts regarding routine and complex matters. Employs considerable tact, discretion, and persuasion in gaining the cooperation of others.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and with others with a cooperative, enthusiastic and friendly approach to accomplish position functions and participate in team efforts.
- Ability to analyze and interpret information from a variety of sources, apply critical and creative thinking to draw conclusions or develop solutions to complex problems.
- Represent the firm with honesty, integrity and professionalism, consistently acting in an ethical manner.
- Ability to work overtime as necessary.
Job Description
- Review with urgency all new applicants to various applications daily to identify candidates; accurately designates status (interview/hold/pass, etc.) in our applicant tracking system.
- Manages multiple components of the Firm’s social media and legal hiring platforms including sourcing candidates, posting job openings, refreshing postings, producing statistical reports, etc.
- Supports the circulation and coordination of internal communications regarding candidates.
- Conducts scheduling of phone screenings, interviews, writing assignments, Omnia assessment, (a workplace performance assessment) and follow-up communications.
- Handles attorney interview meeting appointments and updates and confirms as needed.
- Coordinates conference room reservations and prepares conference rooms for in-person interviews (resumes, assessment sheets, screening notes, etc.)
- Greets candidates when they arrive for interviews, notifies interviewers.
- Works with IT team to secure video links for interviews as needed and ensures interviews involving videoconferencing are connected without issue.
- Maintains recruiting records in Applicant Tracking System (GetHired), including charts and reports including applicant tracking, evaluation reports, candidate information, market salary data and intelligence re: competitors, etc.
- Ensures operations/onboarding team are notified and pre-hire information is collected and distributed as directed.
- Coordinates firm and market research projects with research services, compiles relevant data in a user-friendly format.
- Manages sharing of resume with recruiting committee and uploading to appropriate location in Practice Master (PM) our document management platform.
- Sets up and administers writing and Omnia assessments and uploads to appropriate location in PM.
- Maintains Recruiting PM workspace including saving docs/emails using approved naming conventions and maintaining general organization of e-files.
- Works in collaboration with operations team members to ensure onboarding and proper training is executed.
- High-touch follow up with new hires to ensure they are integrating well; any needs are addressed.
- Ensure applicant/new hire data is properly entered into the Heartland (Payroll/HRIS/Recruiting platform) recruiting module and candidate tracking chart.
- Work with Marketing Director to ensure the firm’s external career webpage is accurate/up-to-date.
- Update forms, as needed.
- Assists with special projects as needed.
Education
The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
Experience
At least 2 years of previous experience in legal recruiting required.
Additional Information
We lead in providing on-going education programs for all levels of employment, from legal assistants to partners. By combining the opportunity for real professional growth and continuing CLE and educational opportunities with billable hour credit, our health and welfare benefits that exceed that of our competitors, community-driven culture LOIS cultivates an atmosphere of advocacy for everyone.
Our Firm is committed to fair and equitable compensation practice in accordance with applicable laws. The pay range for this position is $55-65,000. The salary for this position may vary based on location, market data, an applicant’s skills and prior experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other factors.
Lois Law Firm offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package. Our benefits include healthcare, vision, dental, safe harbor 401k contribution by the firm, extensive training, events and social activities. We take great pride in our positive, friendly culture that rewards hard work and success, at the same time recognizing the importance of family and community service.
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