Employment Announcements

Ausley  McMullen – Accounting Clerk

Full Time in Office Position – Tallahassee Location

Candidate must be reliable, detail-oriented, have strong communication skills (both verbal and written), an ability to multi-task and be a problem solver. Candidate must have good work ethic, the ability to follow instructions, a willingness to take on new assignments as required, and always comply with the policies and procedures of the firm. Additionally, the candidate must be a team player who exhibits good time management skills and maintains good relationships with management and co-workers.

Must have at least 3 years of experience in accounting

Must have at least 3 years of experience working in a law firm

Experience with Juris software a plus

Experience with Legal Electronic Billing a plus

Examples of Duties:

Daily:

  • Daily Deposit/Cash Receipt Posting
  • Daily checking/posting of time batches, in addition to edits as needed

Weekly

  • Weekly reporting to Management Committee
  • Closing and assignment of closed numbers for client/matters

Monthly:

  • Monthly Client Billing
  • Monthly Shareholder Reports, including assembly and distribution
  • Monthly Staff reports for Management Committee, as requested/needed

Ausley McMullen offers an excellent benefit package including generous time off, paid health and dental insurance, vision, FSA, LTD, life insurance and 401K.

Please send resume to Peggy Gallant at pgallant@ausley.com for consideration.

Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Starting salary $60,000 commensurate with experience.

Posted 11/6/2026

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Coppins Monroe, P.A. – Litigation Paralegal

The Tallahassee law firm of Coppins Monroe, P.A. is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal. The successful candidate will understand how to draft discovery and prepare meaningful summaries including medical chronologies; be versed in trial preparation and court filings; know how to organize and prioritize tasks and complete them within court-imposed litigation deadlines; maintain high-level attention to detail; possess exceptional document management skills, have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team; be flexible and solution-oriented, and effectively and efficiently manage a sizeable caseload.

This is a hybrid position: Monday and Friday are “work-from-home” while Tuesday–Thursday are “in-office” days. The candidate must be local to the Tallahassee area.

Competitive salary including objective, hours-based bonus plan, excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, paid time off (PTO), and employer-paid premiums for health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

Posted 11/5/26

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Spellman Law, P.A. – Litigation Assistant

Spellman Law, P.A. is a boutique law firm focused on civil litigation. We are seeking a Litigation Assistant to support attorneys in trial-level civil litigation and appeals. This position focuses on high-level administrative support and requires familiarity with Florida state and federal courts, their respective rules, and state agencies.

 Primary Duties

  • Calendar management; monitor and track administrative, trial, and appellate deadlines, court dates and filing requirements; assist with scheduling and case management.
  • Prepare, transcribe, proofread, format, and electronically file pleadings, briefs, correspondence, routine filings, and other legal documents in state agency proceedings, state courts, and federal courts. Maintain and organize both physical and electronic case files.
  • Provide excellent client service by answering phone calls and greeting clients and visitors; communicate professionally with clients, courts, agencies, opposing counsel, vendors, and other contacts both verbally and in writing.
  • Support attorney productivity and client billing guidelines using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and other applications.

 Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous law firm or legal-environment experience is preferred, but not required; litigation, administrative law, and appellate experience is a plus.
  • Strong proficiency in grammar, proofreading, formatting, organizational, communication, and document-management skills; excellent attention to detail and judgment.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented law firm environment, with regular and reliable in-office attendance required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Adobe Acrobat.

Compensation, Benefits, and Schedule

Compensation: We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience. The expected salary range is approximately $45K – $55K; depending on qualifications and prior experience.

Benefits: Health insurance, dental insurance, paid time off

Schedule: Full-time, 8-hour shift. This is not a remote position.

To Apply: Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume and references to lkiser@spellman.law

Posted 10/29/26

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Howell, Buchan & Strong – Associate Attorney

Howell, Buchan & Strong, Attorneys at Law, is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join our boutique civil litigation and administrative law practice in Tallahassee, Florida.  We are looking for an ambitious, early-career attorney eager to dive headfirst into civil litigation defense on behalf of government agencies. This position offers a rare opportunity to transition quickly from government litigation roles to private practice. You will work directly with seasoned partners, taking on meaningful responsibilities from day one rather than just handling document review behind a desk.

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft Pleadings: Prepare complaints, answers, motions, and legal memoranda.
  • Conduct Discovery: Draft and respond to interrogatories, requests for production, and admissions.
  • Courtroom Advocacy: Attend hearings, argue motions, and assist with trial preparation.

Qualifications

  • Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Licensure: Active member in good standing with The Florida Bar (or pending results with a strong academic record).
  • Experience: 0–3 years of experience in civil or government litigation. Assistant State Attorneys, Assistant Public Defenders, and Agency Litigation Attorneys welcome.
  • Skills: Exceptional legal writing, sharp analytical thinking, and strong interpersonal communication.
  • Drive: A high degree of initiative, strong organizational habits, and a passion for oral advocacy.

What We Offer

  • Real Courtroom Experience: Gain immediate exposure to hearings, depositions, and trials.
  • Compensation: Salary $85,000-95,000 range, plus a benefits package and PTO.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume, a brief cover letter explaining your interest in civil litigation, and a recent writing sample (maximum 5 pages) to our hiring team. Deadline:  Apply before December 21, 2026 by submitting these items to natalie@jsh-pa.com .

Posted 10/28/26

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Bryant Miller Olive, P.A. – Legal Assistant

The multi-office, multi-state law firm of Bryant Miller Olive seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to help support our Tallahassee office.  Responsibilities include preparing correspondence and other documents using Microsoft Word, assisting legal staff and attorneys with word processing, expense reports, entering time, billing, calendaring, filing, copying, scanning or other projects, and delivery of materials, packages, files or other documents as needed.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, two years of professional service experience, demonstrated computer skills including proficiency in MS Office and the ability to work independently and in a team environment; excellent proofreading and editing skills; effective communication skills; strong organizational skills and attention to detail.  Legal experience is preferred but we are willing to train the right person.

Bryant Miller Olive offers paid time off, health, dental, life, AD&D, disability and vision insurance, flexible spending account, health savings account, a potential for year-end bonus, 401(k) with profit sharing, paid holidays, business-casual work environment and “jeans-Friday.”

Please forward your resume to careers@bmolaw.com.  If your qualifications meet our needs, we will contact you directly.  No phone calls please.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse work force. 

Posted 9/17/2026

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Radey Law Firm – Associate Attorney

Radey Law Firm, based in Tallahassee, Florida, is seeking an Associate Attorney. Three to six years of experience in litigation, administrative, or regulatory matters is preferred. Strong analytical, communication and writing skills are required. Candidates must be a member of the Florida Bar. This position offers a collaborative working environment and competitive compensation while working at a boutique regulatory law firm.

For more than twenty years, Radey Law Firm has been an AV-rated firm consisting of lawyers who practice in a wide variety of complex administrative and regulatory practice areas in the heart of Florida’s capital. Radey Law Firm is ranked by Best Lawyers as a Tier 1 firm in the Tallahassee metropolitan area for: Administrative/Regulatory Law, Employment Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment, Insurance Law, and Utilities Law.

Please submit the following documents at resumes@radeylaw.com:

  • Resume
  • Writing Sample (6-10 pages)
  • References

Initial interviews will be conducted via Zoom.

Posted 8/12/2026

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