Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

Gunster; West Palm Beach (FL); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Firm-paid life and disability保险

Wellness program and EAP

Generous paid time off and holidays, +

Tuition reimbursement for professional

401(k) with employer matching and (or)

Descripción de la vacante

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

The ideal candidate will bring excellent computer, customer service, and communication skills,

Formación

• Prior law firm experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilidades

• Manage client files and correspondence.
• Maintain attorney calendars and 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.
• Enter time and process reimbursements; provide general administrative support.

Conocimientos

Computer skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Descripción del empleo

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.

Benefits & Perks

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
• Annual holiday bonuses