Founded in 2008, NorthStar Legal began with one simple mission: to find the perfect fit between client and candidate. We work hard so that clients and candidates can rest easily knowing that they have found exactly what they were looking for.
With 15 years of experience in the legal placement arena, we are confident that no matter your needs we have your perfect placement.
Who We Are
PRESIDENT, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER & HEAD RECRUITER
Jennifer Magnusson | Admin@NorthStar-Legal.com | (407) 841-2045
Since 2011, Jennifer has helmed NorthStar Legal's team as Owner, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Recruiter, and Doting Mother. She is fueled by passion for matching firms across a range of legal specialties with talented legal support staff and attorneys. For over a decade, Jennifer has worked closely with Downtown Orlando area law firms and several legal-based organizations throughout Central Florida, which has taught her how to anticipate both client and candidate needs. She focuses on building relationships as she works with indefatigable urgency to carry on NorthStar Legal's mission: to find the perfect fit between applicant and client.
Read Jennifer’s articles in the NALA Journal Facts and Figures:
Preparing A Resume and Cover Letter
Memberships & Affiliations:
CFPA - Central Florida Paralegal Association
CFCALA - Central Florida Chapter Association of Legal Administrators
NALA - The Paralegal Association
The Florida Bar
OCBA - The Orange County Bar Association
The Rotary Club of Orange County East - Winter Park
Relay for Life
The Salvation Army
Second Harvest Food Bank
PACE Center for Girls
The Florida Registered Paralegal Enrichment Committee
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Claudia Jimenez | Claudia@NorthStar-Legal.com | (407) 571-6985
Claudia Jimenez Contreras is NorthStar Legal's Office Administrator. Originally from Venezuela, she has a Bachelors of Science in Political Science from the University of Central Florida and a Paralegal Degree from Florida International University. She has extensive experience building relationships with clients and staff while also leading a team to achieve their goals. In her free time, she likes to volunteer with FWD.US, an organization focused on reform of the justice system and immigration policy. Her passion is to advocate for those who don't have a voice.
FOUNDER
Tracey Lovett
Tracey Lovett, a Florida native born in Orlando, founded The Practice, her first legal placement firm, in August of 2001. NorthStar Legal, Inc. was opened in April of 2008. An American Bar Certified Paralegal, Tracey had over fourteen years of legal recruiting and human resource experience in the Central Florida markets.
Tracey was an alumni at Valencia Community College and served on the Advisory Board of the Paralegal Studies Program at the college. She was also an advisory board member for the Winter Park Tech Legal Secretary Program. In 2002, Tracey became a Certified Staffing Professional with Labor Employment Certification from the American Staffing Association. She was a two time recipient of the staffing industry's Pinnacle Award for outstanding sales and marketing.
Tracey founded NorthStar Legal, Inc. with the goal to "set a higher standard for the staffing industry by realizing the impact a successful job placement can have on the community." She was passionate about her work because she believed that her efforts have a direct effect on the local economy by reducing unemployment numbers, as well as improving annual salary trends in the legal industry. In July of 2008, Tracey Lovett completed her term as the President of the Orlando Breakfast Rotary Club, hosting and organizing fund raising events nearing $40,000 annually for local community projects with focus on our inner-city schools here in Orlando, Florida.
In the fall of 2010, Tracey was diagnosed with terminal liver cancer. She fought the battle bravely and with such spirit that you would not have guessed she was even the slightest bit ill. Much to our everlasting sorrow, Tracey lost her battle with cancer on November 5, 2010. She is missed every day and the life she shared with us will never be forgotten.
