Senior Paralegal

The Gilchrist Law Firm, P.A.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gilchrist Law Firm, P.A. is seeking a Senior Paralegal / Legal Assistant II to support litigation for the United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) in the Southern District of Florida, Miami.

You will assist with case preparation, discovery management, trial preparation, and document analysis for criminal and civil matters. This on-site role in Miami requires organizational excellence, attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex materials in a fast-paced legal environment while

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required and ability to obtain MRPT credentials.
• Paralegal certificate, J.D., or enrollment in ABA-accredited law school (with at least one year completed) or equivalent training.
• Minimum three years of experience supporting litigation or legal projects or equivalent education.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in a fast-paced legal environment with strict deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Familiarity with Windows and legal databases.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Compile, prepare, and summarize materials for motions, briefs, discovery, and legal filings.
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibits and case materials organization.
• Provide in-court support, manage exhibits, and assist during proceedings.
• Review and analyze case materials such as emails, financial records, and investigations.
• Review audio/video evidence and foreign language recordings when applicable.
• Maintain electronic and physical case files and track discovery documentation.
• Use litigation support tools and file documents via ECF and PACER.
• Coordinate with federal agencies and other partners to obtain materials.
• Prepare witness materials and evidence binders.

Skills

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Paralegal certificate, J.D., or ABA-accredited law school enrollment

Tools

Relativity

Casemap

Sanction

ECF (Electronic Court Filing)

PACER

Job description

The Gilchrist Law Firm, P.A. is seeking a Senior Paralegal / Legal Assistant II to work with the United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) for the Southern District of Florida, to provide litigation support for criminal and civil matters in the Miami office. This position supports Assistant United States Attorneys and legal teams by assisting with case preparation, discovery management, trial preparation, and document analysis. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex litigation materials in a fast-paced legal environment.

This position is performed on-site at the United States Attorney’s Office in Miami, Florida, supporting federal investigations and litigation matters. The position is full-time (40 hours per week), excluding federal holidays.

99 N.E. 4th Street

Key Responsibilities

• Compile, prepare, and summarize relevant materials for attorneys in preparation of motions, briefs, discovery, and other legal filings.
• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, preparing binders, managing case materials, and supporting presentation preparation.
• Provide in-court trial support, including managing exhibits, tracking documents, and assisting attorneys during proceedings.
• Conduct detailed review and analysis of case materials including emails, correspondence, financial records, corporate records, healthcare records, and investigative materials.
• Review and summarize audio and video evidence, including foreign language recordings when applicable.
• Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files.
• Track and manage discovery production and documentation.
• Utilize litigation support tools such as Relativity, Casemap, Sanction, and other evidence management systems.
• File court documents electronically through Electronic Court Filing (ECF) systems and retrieve materials through PACER.
• Maintain spreadsheets and tracking systems to monitor case data and litigation statistics.
• Prepare witness materials, exhibits, and evidence binders.
• Coordinate with federal agencies, Department of Justice components, and third parties to obtain investigative materials.
• Respond to communications from citizens, agencies, and legal stakeholders as needed.
• Participate in meetings with attorneys, law enforcement, regulators, and other investigative partners.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required and ability to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials / background investigation.
• Paralegal certificate, Juris Doctor (J.D.), or current enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school (with at least one year completed), or equivalent legal training or experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience supporting litigation or legal projects, or an undergraduate degree with relevant experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced legal environment with strict deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Familiarity with Windows operating systems and legal database environments.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a legal team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior trial support experience.
• Experience working in a legal office or government legal environment.
• Experience with litigation support software or document review platforms.
• Familiarity with data tracking, docketing, or calendar management.

Applicants should include the following in their resume:

• Degree(s) and certifications obtained
• Complete employment history including employer names, dates of employment, and responsibilities