Plaintiff Paralegal/Legal Assistant

gpac; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Parking

401(k)

Job summary

gpac is recruiting a Legal Assistant/Paralegal for an in-office role in the Dadeland area of Miami, FL. The firm seeks an experienced professional to support two attorneys in active litigation, handling files from pre-suit through trial and coordinating hearings, discovery, and E-filing.

The position offers a competitive salary of 75,000–85,000 USD, annual bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, parking, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Experience in plaintiff personal injury or civil litigation.
• Strong knowledge of Florida court procedures and E-filing systems.
• Ability to support multiple attorneys and manage deadlines independently.
• Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Professional communication with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.

Responsibilities

• Manage case files from inception through trial, ensuring organization and compliance with court deadlines
• Draft pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and other litigation documents
• Coordinate and schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and client meetings
• Facilitate written discovery, including preparation and organization of requests and responses
• Manage trial logistics, organize exhibits and evidence, and assist attorneys during trial
• Handle E-filing in Florida state and federal courts

Skills

Litigation support

Court procedures

E-filing (Florida)

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

E-filing software

Job description

Legal Assistant/Paralegal | Miami, FL (Dadeland Area – In-Office)

A busy and well-established plaintiff law firm in the Dadeland area is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support two attorneys in an active litigation practice. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who is comfortable managing files from pre-suit through trial and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented, in-office environment.

What You’ll Do

• Manage case files from inception through trial, ensuring organization and compliance with court deadlines
• Draft pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and other litigation documents
• Coordinate and schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and client meetings
• Facilitate written discovery, including preparation and organization of requests and responses
• Manage trial logistics, organize exhibits and evidence, and assist attorneys during trial
• Handle E-filing in Florida state and federal courts

What We’re Looking For

• Prior experience in plaintiff personal injury or civil litigation
• Strong knowledge of Florida court procedures and E-filing systems
• Ability to support multiple attorneys and manage deadlines independently
• Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Professional communication skills when interacting with clients, courts, and opposing counsel

Why Join

• Busy and established plaintiff firm in the Dadeland area
• Competitive salary range of $75,000 – $85,000 based on experience
• Annual bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, parking, and 401(k)
• Opportunity to play a key role in an active litigation practice

If you are an experienced legal assistant seeking an in-office opportunity in Miami with strong compensation and a collaborative team environment, this role is worth exploring.