Calendar Clerk

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

401(k)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Referral program

Job summary

Harris Keenan & Goldfarb seeks a Court Calendar Clerk to manage all calendar-related tasks for a plaintiffs' personal-injury practice in New York. You will coordinate court appearances, deadlines, and client meetings, ensuring timely filings and smooth case progression.

Ideal candidates have strong organization, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Spanish proficiency is a plus, and a Notary license is helpful; associates or bachelor’s degree preferred.

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).

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.

Skills

Calendar management

Legal knowledge

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Client communication

Spanish language (optional)

Education

Associates degree

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.