Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

English

Hard Skills

Legal Hearings Electronic Case Filing Systems Calendar Management Calendar Management Event Scheduling Organizational Structure

Other Skills

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Scheduling
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Microsoft Word
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Microsoft Outlook
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Communication
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Multitasking
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Time Management
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Detail Oriented
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

Prior legal scheduling experience is required
On-site, in-office role in Fort Lauderdale (no remote option)
Knowledge of the court system, including e-filing and e-service
Proficiency in MS Word and Outlook; ATO experience preferred

Requirements:

Set court hearings, depositions, mediations, client meetings and phone conferences
Maintain and coordinate attorneys' calendars, resolving conflicts and rescheduling as needed
Liaise with involved parties to confirm schedules and secure videographers and interpreters when required
Prepare the assigned attorney for upcoming scheduled events and ensure readiness

Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.

Law Practice

About Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.

As a full-service law firm, Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. is able to provide our clients with experienced counsel and services in numerous areas of the law. In order to better serve our clients, we have made a major commitment to utilize the best available technology in our practice of law. We believe this will enable us to deliver more organized and efficient service. Successful litigators know there is no substitute for thorough research, preparation, and management of information. Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. is proud to offer our clients the benefit of joining ever-changing technology with hard work, the willingness to go the extra mile, the teamwork of attorneys working for the benefit of our clients, and the integrity and the tenacity that is found in effective attorneys. It is our goal and firm commitment to continue to serve our clients as efficiently and effectively as possible. Each client is important to us, and we value each client relationship. While we have a full complement of attorneys, paralegals, and office staff, not every case requires an army. At the commencement of each matter, we discuss with the client who will be the appropriate lawyer or lawyers to handle the case. This analysis is done based on complexity of the matter in conjunction with the individual talents and expertise of our lawyers. Every case and every project is administered to be cost-effective, without sacrificing quality. We do not lose sight of the maxim that the firm’s success is tied directly to the success of our clients. To that end, we work toward establishing strong relationships with clients and maintaining those relationships with trust, hard work, and efficient and cost-effective service. Locations: Miami, Ft. Lauderdale East and West, Orlando, Naples, Bonita Springs, Tampa, West Palm Beach, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Key West and Pensacola.

Company type: Large

Industry: Law Practice

Founded: 2018

Company size: 501 - 1000

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Job description

Legal Scheduling Coordinator - Prior legal scheduling experience is required. This is not a remote opportunity.

CSK is looking for an experienced, ON-PREMISES, Legal Scheduling Coordinator for our Fort Lauderdale East Office located in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

CSK is a well-established and reputable law firm that is always looking for ways to innovate the way we serve our clients and educate our employees, all while promoting a positive atmosphere and strengthening relationships. We believe creating a mindset that will engage and align every employee with our vision, mission and values will leave them speaking a common language of excellence.

Job description:

Your main duties include setting court hearings, scheduling depositions of various witnesses, coordinating mediations, planning monthly schedules for our busy attorneys, determining appointment lengths, preparing the assigned attorney for their upcoming scheduled court event, confirming scheduled events with different parties and most importantly maintaining the attorney’s calendar accurately.

Job responsibilities:

Set court hearings, depositions, mediations, client meetings and phone conferences.
Find the best alternatives when appointments need rescheduling.
Liaise and coordinate with different parties about schedules and any changes.
Resolve scheduling conflicts as they occur.
Secure videographer and interpreters when needed.
Have the ability to manage multiple calls and calendar appointments.
Have the ability to prepare the attorney prior to all scheduled events
Have the ability to accurately manage each attorney calendar
Must have knowledge of the court system, including but not limited to, electronic filing (e-filing) and electronic e-service.
Proficiency in MS Word and Outlook; ATO experience preferred

Legal experience required

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: