Legal Support Coordinator - Ft. Lauderdale

Baker Donelson • Ft. Lauderdale, FL

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Great Firm Culture
• Competitive Pay
• Generous Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees