Meet Our paralegals

Nicole Paulsen

Law Clerk / Senior Paralegal

Nicole is a lifelong Southern Californian, born and raised in San Pedro. She joined the firm in 2011 and has worked closely with her mentor, Elyse Margolin—one of the most passionate advocates for her clients. Over the years, Nicole has assisted in numerous high-asset trials, complex child custody disputes, and domestic violence matters.

In 2012, Nicole earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with an emphasis in Global Politics from California State University, Long Beach. During her time at CSULB, she was an active member of the Model United Nations program and volunteered with Shoestring City Ranch, a 100% volunteer-run organization that provides educational opportunities through animal interaction.

While working full-time at the firm and raising two children, Nicole pursued her Juris Doctor at the University of West Los Angeles, graduating in May 2025.

Beyond her legal work, Nicole is deeply involved in her community. She is an advocate for responsible neighborhood development and has appeared before the City Council and various committees to promote safe and thoughtful growth.

In her free time, Nicole enjoys spending time with her family and friends, fishing, and relaxing at the beach.

Jamie Kailer

Legal Assistant/File Clerk

Originally from New Mexico, Jamie graduated from Syracuse University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science before eventually making her way to Los Angeles. She has worked in the legal field for over six years as a file clerk and legal assistant. With an aptitude and love for mathematics, Jamie enjoys assisting attorneys with the financial aspects of divorce cases. In her free time, Jamie can be found at the beach.

Delyn Spiers

Sr. Paralegal & Office Manager

Delyn is an accomplished paralegal with more than 18 years of litigation experience. While most of her experience has been in Family Law, she also has substantial knowledge and involvement working in Civil Litigation at both the State and Federal levels. Since joining Levin & Margolin in 2013, she has assisted attorneys in taking to trial a number of complex cases involving custody, support and property issues. In her free time, Delyn and her husband are actively involved in Silva’s Motivation, a non-profit organization that is devoted to providing assistance through educational services/programs and job training to veterans, recovering addicts, ex-felons, and homeless individuals transitioning back into society. She is a licensed Notary Public and serves as the Chief Financial Officer for Silva’s Motivation.