Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

Gunster; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Gunster seeks a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant in its West Palm Beach office to support litigation attorneys with a focus on probate litigation. You will manage client files, keep attorney calendars, track court deadlines, and prepare legal documents.

Scheduling and filing duties are included, with a fast-paced environment requiring attention to detail. Ideal candidates will be team players with strong communication, organizational skills, and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Prior law firm experience preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent computer, customer service, and communication skills.
• probate litigation experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage client files and attorney calendars; track court deadlines.
• Prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents.
• Schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, and meetings.
• Handle state and federal court filings through e-filing portals.
• Time entry and reimbursement processing.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Strong organizational skills

Tools

e-filing portals

Job description

Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

Job Category: Legal Administrative

Requisition Number: LITIG001208

• Posted : October 27, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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West Palm Beach, FL 33401, USA

Description

Gunster seeks a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant in its West Palm Beach office to support litigation attorneys with a focus on probate litigation. Responsibilities include managing client files; maintaining attorney calendars and tracking court deadlines; preparing, editing, and proofreading legal documents; scheduling depositions, hearings, mediations, and meetings; handling state and federal court filings through e-filing portals; time entry; reimbursement processing; and other administrative support duties.

The ideal candidate will be a team player with excellent computer, customer service, and communication skills; exceptional attention to detail; sound judgment and discretion; and a professional demeanor. Additional qualifications include prior law firm experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Probate litigation experience is preferred but not required.

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

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