Employment Announcements

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 August 21, 2026 by submitting these items to natalie@jsh-pa.com .

Posted 8/7/2026

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Dennis, Jackson, Martin & Fontela – Paralegal

Dennis, Jackson, Martin & Fontela, P.A. is an insurance defense firm focused on personal injury, medical malpractice, and premises liability. We are searching for an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team.

Responsible for all aspects of case management from inception to conclusion, including but not limited to: drafting pleadings, discovery and responses, motions, correspondence, subpoenas, settlement documents, stipulations and orders, analyzing and summarizing medical and employment records; preparing medical and factual chronologies; reviewing and cataloguing discovery and other voluminous materials; discussing cases with expert witnesses and preparing affidavits; researching issues relevant to cases; attending meetings, witness interviews, depositions, hearings and trials; preparing trial notebooks and exhibits; and overall maintenance and management of case files.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

  • Good organizational skills and multitasking abilities with an emphasis on prioritizing tasks
  • Detail and deadline oriented
  • Ability to review and analyze documents
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to work within a litigation team
  • Ability to capture billable hours
  • Must possess excellent communication and customer/client service skills
  • Ability to question when information is missing or incomplete
  • Strong work ethic
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality

KNOWLEDGE:

  • Proficient in Word Perfect, Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Adobe Pro and Outlook
  • Knowledge of Florida Rules of Civil Procedure
  • Knowledge of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

  • 3-5 years of litigation paralegal experience required in the areas of medical malpractice, employment law and general liability
  • 2 or 4-year degree preferred, but not required
  • This is an IN-OFFICE position.

Salary commensurate with experience.

 

Please send resume and cover letter (to include salary expectations) to cathy@djmf-law.com

 

Posted 8/5/2026

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Fonvielle Lewis Messer & McConnaughhay – Paralegal

Position Summary

We’re looking for a motivated, organized paralegal who is committed to helping clients navigate difficult circumstances with compassion and professionalism. In this role, you’ll support our attorneys throughout the litigation process, helping cases move efficiently from filing through resolution. You’ll manage case files, coordinate deadlines, prepare legal documents, and serve as a primary point of contact for clients, ensuring they remain informed and supported every step of the way.

The ideal candidate takes ownership of their work, communicates confidently, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and manages competing priorities with exceptional attention to detail. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and a genuine commitment to making a meaningful impact on our clients’ lives.

Essential Responsibilities

Case Management

  • Manage an assigned litigation caseload under attorney supervision.
  • Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date case files in the firm’s case management system (Filevine).
  • Monitor case progress and proactively identify upcoming deadlines and action items.
  • Coordinate with attorneys, medical providers, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel as needed.

Litigation Support

  • Draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, notices, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
  • Prepare and organize exhibits, medical records, evidence, and other case materials.
  • Coordinate document production, discovery responses, and case filings.

Client Communication

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for clients throughout the litigation process.
  • Provide regular case updates while responding to client questions with professionalism, empathy, and clear communication.
  • Help clients understand the litigation process and gather information needed to advance their cases.

Deadline & File Management

  • Track court deadlines, discovery deadlines, scheduling orders, mediation dates, hearings, and statutes of limitation.
  • Ensure all case files remain accurate, organized, and compliant with firm procedures.
  • Maintain calendars and assist attorneys in meeting litigation deadlines.

Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree preferred; Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience is a plus.
  • Two or more years of paralegal experience preferred, with personal injury experience strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with Florida court procedures, civil litigation, and discovery practices.
  • Experience with Filevine or other case management software is preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits & Compensation

We believe in taking care of our team and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • 100% employer-paid health insurance for employees
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employer-paid Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and Life Insurance
  • 10 paid holidays annually
  • Generous PTO package
  • 401(k) with up to 5% employer match
  • Profit-sharing program
  • Discretionary Bonus

Please apply by sending resume and cover letter with salary requirements to dani@wrongfullyinjured.com

Posted 8/4/2026

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Fonvielle Lewis Messer & McConnaughhay – Firm Administrator

Position Summary

The Firm Administrator oversees the daily administrative operations of our twenty-person law firm, supporting attorneys and staff across finance, human resources, payroll, benefits administration, facilities, technology, and vendor management. This position works closely with firm partners and outside service providers to ensure efficient operations, maintain compliance, and promote a positive, collaborative workplace culture.

We are seeking a positive, dependable, and highly organized professional who takes pride in creating an efficient and supportive work environment. The ideal candidate is approachable, patient, and able to work effectively with a variety of personalities and professional styles.

Office Administration

  • Oversee daily office operations, including supplies, equipment, facilities, records management, and administrative support.
    • Coordinate office meetings, firm events, and internal activities.
    • Develop and maintain office policies and administrative procedures that promote efficiency and consistency.

Vendor & Technology Coordination

  • Serve as the primary contact for vendors, including accounting, banking, IT, marketing, insurance, and office service providers.
    • Coordinate software updates, technology projects, and equipment needs with internal teams and outside vendors.
    • Manage vendor relationships and assist with contract renewals, service agreements, and ongoing coordination.

Compliance & Risk Management

  • Assist with maintaining compliance related to employment records, insurance renewals, and firm administrative requirements.
    • Coordinate renewals for business, professional liability, and employee benefit insurance policies.
    • Support firm leadership with administrative risk management and operational best practices.

Financial Administration

  • Coordinate the firm’s day-to-day financial administration, including accounts payable, client cost reimbursements, banking activities, and trust accounting support.
    • Work with the firm’s outside accountant to assist with monthly financial reporting, bookkeeping, and year-end processes.
    • Oversee client billing, deposits, trust ledger maintenance, and expense tracking to ensure entries are timely, accurate, and properly maintained.
    • Monitor financial and administrative processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Human Resources & Payroll

  • Coordinate employee onboarding, offboarding, personnel records, and HR documentation.
    • Administer payroll and employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, leave administration, and annual open enrollment.
    • Serve as a resource for employees regarding policies, benefits, and workplace procedures.
    • Coordinate employee recognition and engagement initiatives, including firm socials, holiday events, and staff celebrations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
    • Three or more years of experience in administrative management, office management, human resources, bookkeeping, or law firm operations preferred.
    • Working knowledge of payroll, employee benefits, bookkeeping, and office administration.
    • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
    • Experience with Filevine and QuickBooks preferred.

Benefits & Compensation

We believe in taking care of our team and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • 100% employer-paid health insurance for employees
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employer-paid Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and Life Insurance
  • 10 paid holidays annually
  • Generous PTO package
  • 401(k) with up to 5% employer match
  • Profit-sharing program
  • Discretionary Bonus

Please apply by sending resume and cover letter with salary requirements to dani@wrongfullyinjured.com

Posted 8/4/2026

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Longfellow, Landy & Revell – Legal Assistant Position (Full-Time)

Longfellow, Landy & Revell (LLR) is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to join our growing team.

Our attorneys possess specific areas of expertise, all focused on comprehensive defense litigation. The nation’s leading insurance carriers and businesses, large and small, look to LLR for representation in professional liability, premises liability, automobile and general liability, commercial general liability, and specialty-related matters including medical malpractice, labor and employment defense, hospital liability, construction litigation, and first-party property claims.

Position Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

  • Provide exceptional client service by answering phone calls, responding to emails, and greeting clients and visitors.
  • Coordinate communications between attorneys, clients, courts, and third parties.
  • Manage attorney calendars, including scheduling appointments, meetings, hearings, and interviews.
  • Monitor and track deadlines, court dates, and filing requirements.
  • Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files.
  • Assist with electronic filing through state and federal court systems.
  • Prepare, format, proofread, and edit legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, contracts, etc.
  • Draft routine correspondence and summaries for attorney review.
  • Conduct basic legal research as needed.
  • Transcribe dictation and prepare correspondence and other legal documents.
  • Provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support utilizing Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and other firm applications.
  • Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Strong ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced legal environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, as well as other relevant legal software applications.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
  • Dependable attendance and punctuality.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professionalism in all interactions.

Please note: This is an in-office position and is not remote.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to:  abeasley@llrlegal.com or info@llrlegal.com

Posted 7/16/2026

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Bryant Miller Olive – Human Resources Manager

The multi-office law firm of Bryant Miller Olive seeks a Human Resources Director to manage all human resource programs and activities including benefits, recruitment and selection, diversity initiatives, worker’s compensation, training and development, wellness programs, recognition and rewards, position classification, create and implement human resource policies, unemployment claims, maintain compliance with Federal and State laws, and direct the duties of the firm receptionist and runners.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or similar discipline; a minimum of five years human resources experience working in a generalist capacity, with at least four years at the Manager level; strong coaching and influencing skills; relationship-building and interpersonal skills.  Ability to work outside of core business hours when necessary and availability for some travel is required.  Preference will be given to candidates with experience in a law firm or other professional services organization. 

The compensation package is commensurate with the position, responsibilities and experience.  We offer a comprehensive benefit plan which includes, but is not limited to, employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and supplemental insurance options; generous paid-time-off plan; potential for year-end bonus and profit sharing; 401(k); paid-parking; business-casual work environment; and “jeans-Friday”. 

Please forward your cover letter, including salary requirements, and resume in Word or PDF format to cchilds@bmolaw.com. All applicants are held in the strictest of confidence.  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 workforce.  For additional information regarding Bryant Miller Olive P.A. please visit www.bmolaw.com.

Posted 7/8/2026

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Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson – Legal Assistant/Paralegal

NABORS, GIBLIN & NICKERSON, P.A., a statewide law firm focusing on the representation of counties, cities, and special districts, seeks a full-time Legal Assistant/Paralegal for its Tallahassee office. The position will focus on supporting our attorneys in the following practice areas:  local government, land use, general civil litigation and appellate work.  This is a hybrid role combining substantive paralegal work with legal assistant responsibilities. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist attorneys with all phases of civil litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motions, and trial preparation
  • Draft and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and court filings
  • Conduct factual research and assist with legal research using LexisNexis
  • File documents in Florida state and federal courts, including e-filing through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal
  • Maintain and organize case files, deadlines, and litigation calendars
  • Coordinate depositions, hearings, and other litigation-related scheduling
  • Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel
  • Provide general administrative support to attorneys

We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.  Send resume and references to:  Angela Matherne at amatherne@ngnlaw.com.

Posted 6/17/2026

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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 6/10/2026

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The Florida Bar – Senior Practice Management Advisor

Senior Practice Management Adviser

Posted 5/11/2026

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Law Office of Linda A. Bailey – Legal Assistant/Paralegal

The Law Office of Linda A Bailey, P.A., is seeking an experienced legal assistant/paralegal to support a two-attorney office specializing solely in family law.  We are looking for a self-motivated person with prior experience working in a litigation firm, although the experience is not required to be in a family law firm.  This position will be the lead assistant in the firm.

The primary focuses of this position will be:

  • Preparing, editing, proofreading legal documents, including basic petitions, motions, and notices
  • Receiving and organizing financial disclosure documents from clients and opposing counsels
  • Reviewing and summarizing financial documents into Excel and/or financial affidavits
  • Answering the telephone and setting client appointments
  • Scheduling depositions, hearings, and trials as necessary
  • Maintaining calendar deadlines
  • Administrative tasks, such as procuring supplies, limited bill paying, and managing vendors

The skills necessary to be successful in this position are:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Familiarity with financial statements and documents
  • An ability to be flexible in an environment with constantly shifting priorities
  • A personality that can demonstrate empathy to clients in crisis
  • A team player, ready to assist in all aspects of litigation, with a positive attitude

We are competitive in salary and benefits, including company paid health insurance for the employee, a generous leave package with paid holidays, and a 401K plan with profit sharing. 

If interested, please forward your cover letter, resume, and references to Zachary Brigham at zachary.brigham@baileyfirm.com, along with salary requirements.  All applications will be handled confidentially, and no references will be contacted without express permission. 

Posted 5/8/2026

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