Calendar Clerk

800painlaw; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

401(k)

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Referral program

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

800painlaw seeks a Court Calendar Clerk to support a fast-paced personal-injury practice in New York. The role manages calendars for court appearances, motions, depositions, and client meetings while tracking deadlines.

You will coordinate with attorneys and outside parties, resolve scheduling conflicts, and circulate updates promptly. A relevant degree is preferred, and bilingual ability is a plus. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Familiar with personal injury law in New York.
• Strong organization, client-communication skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized.
• Spanish-speaking is a strong plus.
• Notary license is a plus.
• Associates’ degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendar including court appearances, motions, depositions, and client meetings.
• Confirm court appearances and motion submissions per court rules.
• Monitor deadlines for legal filings, responses, and time-sensitive tasks.
• Coordinate with outside parties to schedule depositions, hearings, and case activities.
• Identify scheduling conflicts and work with attorneys to resolve.
• Circulate schedule updates promptly to all parties.

Skills

Organizational skills

Client communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Spanish-speaking

Notary license

Education

Associates’ degree or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title: Court Calendar Clerk

Position Summary: Plaintiffs' personal-injury law firm is searching for competent and diligent calendar clerk to join our fast-paced, growing office. This is the right position for you if you are seeking a firm to call home and grow with.

Responsibilities

• Handle all facets of the calendar, including court appearances, motions, depositions, and client meetings.
• Confirm court appearances, court part rules for appearances and motion submissions.
• Monitor and track deadlines for legal filings, responses, and other time-sensitive tasks.
• Communicate and coordinate with outside parties to schedule depositions, hearings, and other case-related activities.
• Identify scheduling conflicts or issues that may arise, working closely with attorneys and other staff members to find suitable solutions.
• Promptly circulate changes or updates in schedules and effectively to all parties involved.

Qualifications

• Familiar with personal injury law in New York
• Strong organization, client-communication skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized.
• Spanish-speaking is a strong plus (but not mandatory).
• Notary license is a plus (but not mandatory).
• Associates’ degree or Bachelor’s degree (preferred).

Compensation

$45,000-$65,000 per year plus bonus and 401(k), Health insurance, Health savings account, Paid time off, Referral program, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, all commensurate with experience.

Harris Keenan & Goldfarb provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.