Collection Legal Assistant/Scheduler (Experience in Creditor collections & scheduling is req.)

SUMMARY:

Kass Shuler, P.A. is a fast-paced, full-service law firm in Tampa, Florida. Our team values efficiency, accuracy, and professionalism in every aspect of our work, and we are looking for a reliable, and detail-oriented Collection Legal Assistant/Scheduler to join our growing team.

Summary:

As a Legal Assistant/Scheduler, you will provide clerical and administrative support to attorneys in handling collections filings, preparing legal documents, managing case files using the firm’s case management software, and ensuring compliance with court deadlines and procedures, scheduling hearings regarding motions, depositions, and mediations; process mail pertaining to hearing dates; and maintaining attorneys’ calendars.

Legal Assisting:

• Prepare pleadings, legal documents and correspondence using merge forms.
• Process outgoing mail and e-file documents with the court.
• Enter notes in case management system and maintain a record of all related activities.
• Complete tasks assigned via various queues within timelines set by the attorney.
• Prioritize work appropriately based on needs of attorney and case deadlines.

Scheduling:

• Obtain dates either by contacting the courts, court reporters, mediators, or on-line scheduling.
• Coordinate hearing dates with various parties involved with each case.
• Update attorney calendars and case management database with scheduling information including changes or cancellations.
• Obtain Local Counsel/ Hire-Out attorneys to attend scheduled events throughout the state and provide them with necessary documents for appointments.Special Projects:
• Assists the department as needed with special projects and overflow.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
• Prior experience in a creditors’ rights firm is required, including work as a legal collection assistant with scheduling responsibilities.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, vision, 401K
• Voluntary benefits i.e., accident, critical illness, STD
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid time off/holiday pay

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person