What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Support Coordinator - Ft. Lauderdale position at Baker Donelson?
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:
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 to only those 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.
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
- 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.
- Great Firm Culture
- Competitive Pay
- Generous Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k)
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, and more!
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 to only those 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.