Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Staffing Now has a client looking for a Litigation Motions Scheduler with a minimum of 2 years legal experience.  The right candidate will have excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, attention to detail and able to multi-task. This is a temporary-to-hire opportunity for the right Litigation Motions Scheduler. If you're a Litigation Motions Scheduler looking for a new opportunity, please apply today!

• Responsible for reviewing case for documents and proper scheduling.
  
• Responsible for scheduling and coordinating any and/or all of the following court appearances: Litigation Case Management Hearings, Docket Soundings, Status Conferences and Motions.
  
• Responsible for scheduling and coordinating hearings with Court, Local Counsel, client witnesses, opposing counsel and/or Pro se parties.
  
• Responsible for coordinating and arranging coverage for Incoming Notices of Hearing and reviewing motion as needed with hearings attorney.
  
• Responsible for updating Outlook Hearings Calendars.
  
• Responsible for reviewing and confirming service list, preparing any and all necessary hearing paperwork and correspondence.
  
• Responsible for sending paperwork to local counsel for scheduled hearings.  Motions and various required documents (complaint, service returns, hearing results fax sheet).
  
• Responsible for special E-filing as required by Court.
  
• Responsible for cancelling hearings due to attorney direction, client hold request or following up on hold status, client close and bill request.
  
• Responsible for confirmation of scheduled hearings.
  
• Responsible for client reporting:  Reporting to various clients regarding the motions scheduled for hearing.
  
• Keep Current on judge requirements for assigned counties.
  
• Responsible for providing coverage for Litigation Department when needed in other areas.
  
• Any other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor and/or designee. 

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