Legal Administrative Assistant

Gunster • Pelican Bay, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of law firm experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to provide outstanding support to attorneys and clients
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing complex civil litigation cases in state and federal courts
• Familiarity with real estate transactions and related documentation

Responsibilities

• 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
• Filing documents through state and federal e-filing systems

Benefits

• 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
• Paid community service opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement to support professional development and career growth
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Profit-sharing contributions
• Annual holiday bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed