Because a great law firm begins with great people.At Rivkin Radler, we are always looking for professionals who share our passion for the law and commitment to total client satisfaction. Rivkin Radler has approximately 235 lawyers, with offices in Albany, N.Y.; Hackensack, N.J.; Jacksonville, F.L.; New York City; Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; and Uniondale, N.Y. The firm actively encourages equal opportunity and diversity, through mentoring, training, professional development, and public service programs. The firm offers competitive salaries in addition to a comprehensive benefits plan which includes medical and dental insurance, group term life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, optional term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac, 401(k), paid time off, referral bonuses and paid holidays. Rivkin Radler LLP has an immediate full-time opening for a Calendar Coordinator in our Liability Defense department. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years of legal calendaring experience. Experience with and proficiency in CompuLaw is required. Hybrid work environment - 3 days in the office, 2 days at home. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Maintain the firm's calendar system; determine and enter litigation deadlines for State and Federal courts.
- Interpret civil rules of procedure in State and Federal courts and accurately calculate deadlines, be knowledgeable of local court rules and procedures, and have experience with filings in State and Federal court.
- Handle calendaring matters before the Public Employment Relations Board and the Office of Administrative Hearings.
- Prepare and distribute daily and weekly calendar reports to each office and process all calendar requests submitted by attorneys and support staff.
- Prepare daily assignments for our attorneys for court appearances, trials, arbitrations, mediations and depositions. Monitor appearances and track and record all resolutions, adjournments and continuances.
- Calendar, track and schedule motions, arbitrations, conferences, bench trials and examinations under oath with the court, the American Arbitration Association and the insurance carriers.
- Responsible for entering all discovery dates so ordered from the court into CompuLaw.
- Coordinate depositions, examinations under oath and 50-H Hearings with witnesses and all counsel.
- Schedule zooms and in person depositions. Secure stenographers and interpreters and venues, make sure to remain within the guidelines and in accordance with the insurance carriers.
- Knowledge of the Judge's rules and establishing a liaison with the Law Secretary of each particular judge.
- Obtain documents as need by our attorneys from the court.
We are seeking an individual with the ability to prioritize and organize a high-volume workload. Candidates must be detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills. We are looking for a positive, proactive, and professional team player.Congenial fast paced environment, we offer a competitive salary and benefits. EOE.Job Type: Full-timeThe annualized salary range for this position is $45,000 to $60,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. To find out how you can join our talented team, email ...@rivkin.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer Other details
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