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Baker Donelson

Legal Support Coordinator - Ft. Lauderale

Baker Donelson, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, us, 33336

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Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC has an immediate opening for a Legal Support Coordinator in its Ft. Lauderdale office. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience, exceptional communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively within a group or independently. Candidate should be proficient in MS Word (high priority), Outlook and Excel and type a minimum of 65 words per minute with high accuracy. The candidate should be detail-oriented and able to work well in a fast-paced environment. Must have working knowledge of Florida court procedures and be familiar with e-service and e-filing.

Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

Prioritizing and executing tasks quickly and accurately

Opening and maintaining client files

Preparing legal documents and correspondence

E-filing

Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings, trials, etc.

Scheduling of hearings, pre-depositions, depositions, mediations, etc.

Compiling and organizing documents, preparing binders and/or folders.

Conducting client conflict checks

Maintain attorney calendars and provide timely reminders

Skills Required:

Familiarity with legal procedures & terminology

Understanding of Federal and Florida Rules of Civil Procedure

Ability to multitask and be comfortable dealing with a diverse pool of people

Outstanding time management skills

Detail oriented

Working knowledge of court procedures

Knowledge of MS Office

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits:

Great Firm Culture

Competitive Pay

Generous Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, and more!

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes accepted only for job posted.

Thank you for submitting your resume. After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out toonlythose that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process. We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expressionand marital status.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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