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Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Florida

Paralegals and legal assistants support lawyers by researching legal precedents, investigating facts, and preparing documents for court cases and legal proceedings. They work in law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies, and courts, handling tasks that range from organizing evidence to drafting contracts and case summaries. In Florida the median pay is $61,000 a year, 3% below the national median of $62,890.

$61,000median pay in Florida, per year

$48,230–$75,780middle half earn

40,950employed in Florida

$62,890U.S. median, for comparison

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Who is hiring in Florida

180open roles like this on employer career sites, 41 in Florida or remote

31employers hiring

18posted in the last 7 days

Remote · NY · TXwhere most openings are

Openings in Florida and remote

Paralegal Specialist · Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys · Miami, Florida · $65735–$103399
Senior Paralegal · Homebound · USA · Remote
Experienced Paralegal - Business Immigration (NIV) 100% REMOTE! · Wolfsdorf Rosenthal LLP · United States · Remote
Immigration Paralegal (Experienced | II/III Level) · Klasko Immigration Law Partners · United States · Remote
Hotline Paralegal · Legal Services NYC · LSNYC Central Office · Remote
V105 - Legal Assistant | Legal Case Coordinator · Job Duck · United States · Remote
Legal Assistant (Office Automation) · Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys · Orlando, Florida · $40736–$65599

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What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.

Skills that matter most

WritingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive LearningMonitoringSocial Perceptiveness

Knowledge areas

Law and GovernmentEnglish LanguageAdministrativeComputers and ElectronicsCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and Management

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Licenses and training in Florida

Local training programs Certifications Licenses in your state Apprenticeships

Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in other states

District of Columbia · $89,750 Washington · $79,400 Colorado · $78,190 Massachusetts · $77,640 California · $77,390 Minnesota · $75,570 New Jersey · $71,500 Alaska · $68,700 New York · $68,410 Vermont · $67,160

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O*NET-SOC 23-2011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Florida, annual.