Collections Scheduler

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COLLECTION SCHEDULER

The Collection Hearing Assistant I will perform clerical and administrative duties in support of a high volume collections practice of law firm. Responsibilities include scheduling hearings, depositions, mediations and trials; communicating and coordinating dates with the parties, counsel and the court; managing calendars for attorneys; reviewing and processing incoming and outgoing mail related to hearings; preparing and processing documents for filing with the court.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Scheduling

Review workflow reports to determine type of hearing needed and priority level
Obtain hearing dates from the Court and communicate with the parties to coordinate a date
Update master department calendar and attorney calendars with hearing information
Obtain Local Counsel/ Hire-Out attorneys to attend out of area hearings
Document Production and Processing

Prepare basic pleadings such as Notices of Hearing and file with the court
Prepare and send hearing packages to Local Counsel/ Hire-Out attorneys via Fed Ex or email in advance of hearing
Process incoming mail received electronically and/or by hard copy and x-code for proper queue and follow-up
File Management

Enter notes/record activities in case management system
Complete tasks assigned via various queues within timelines set by the attorney and supervisor
Prioritizes work appropriately based on needs of the attorneys and case deadlines
Communication

Communicate with judicial assistants, opposing counsel, attorneys, and litigants by e-mail, telephone, or correspondence
Communicate with supervisor and supervising attorney regarding case files and workload
Education & Experience

Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred but not required
Minimum of one year of legal experience
Compensation & Benefits

Medical, dental, Life, vision, 401K
Voluntary benefits i.e. accident, critical illness, STD
Wellness Program
Employee Referral Program
Paid time off/holiday pay
Centrally located
Flexible schedules
Stability with an industry leader and long-established firm
Casual work environment
Great co-workers and friendly work environment
Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment
Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person

United States
Florida
Tampa Show on map Get directions