Legal Administrative Assistant

Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart, P.A.; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart, P.A. seeks a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant in its Naples office to support attorneys in litigation and real estate matters. The role involves maintaining client files, managing calendars and deadlines, and preparing legal documents with attention to detail.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of law firm experience, is proficient in Microsoft Office, and can work independently and as part of a team providing exceptional support to attorneys and clients.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of law firm experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience supporting litigation and real estate matters.

Responsibilities

• Maintain client files and case documents.
• Manage attorney calendars and deadlines.
• Prepare and proofread correspondence, pleadings, and legal documents.
• Schedule depositions, hearings, closings, and meetings.
• Coordinate with clients and third parties.
• File documents through state and federal e-filing systems.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gunster seeks a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant in its Naples office to support attorneys in both litigation and real estate matters. The ideal candidate will have experience managing complex civil litigation cases in state and federal courts, as well as familiarity with real estate transactions and related documentation. Key responsibilities include maintaining client files, managing attorney calendars and deadlines, preparing and proofreading correspondence, pleadings, and legal documents, scheduling depositions, hearings, closings, and meetings, coordinating with clients and third parties, and filing documents through state and federal e-filing systems. The position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.

Qualified candidates should possess 3-5 years of law firm experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and a demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team while providing outstanding support to attorneys and clients.

Why Gunster?

At Gunster, Florida's Law Firm for Leaders, excellence in service starts with an investment in our people. Since 1925, we've built a culture rooted in collaboration, servant leadership, and a genuine commitment to our clients and the communities we call home. With more than 370 attorneys and 360 dedicated professional staff across 15 offices statewide, we offer the sophistication of a large firm with a team-first environment where every person matters. Our commitment to our people has earned us consistent recognition by Florida Trend as one of the “Best Companies to Work For in Florida,” and we're proud that our professionals don't just build careers here—they thrive. Learn more at www.gunster.com.

At Gunster, we are committed to supporting the health, well-being, financial security, and professional growth of our employees and their families through a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Firm-paid life and disability insurance
• A strong wellness program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off, 10 paid holidays, paid parental leave, and paid community service opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement to support professional development and career growth
• 401(k) plan with employer matching and profit-sharing contributions

Equal Opportunity Employer

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