Scheduler, Law​/Legal

Job Title

Scheduling Legal Assistant - St. Petersburg

La Cava Jacobson & Goodis, an AV Preeminent rated Florida Defense Firm, handles litigation and appeals in all Florida state and federal courts. With over 50 attorneys across 7 offices, we serve clients throughout the State of Florida. The attorneys of La Cava Jacobson & Goodis are committed to providing exceptional legal services, and they have the experience, resources, credentials, and credibility necessary to assist their clients in achieving their desired results.

The office of La Cava Jacobson & Goodis is currently seeking a Scheduling Legal Assistant with 3+ years of prior legal experience, preferably in Insurance Defense.

• Coordinating, scheduling, and calendaring of hearings, mediations, depositions, conferences, site inspections, and other case-related events for the Practice Group.
• Draft/prepare documents associated with scheduling tasks for the Practice Group including, but not limited to, Notices, Orders, Notices of Cancellation, Subpoenas for Deposition.
• Responsible for submitting all documents associated with scheduling tasks for the Practice Group including court filings and submissions through the Florida E-Filing Portal, E-Courtesy, E-Service, JAWS, CM/ECF, and services and submission to opposing counsel.
• Maintain attorney’s calendar related to the scheduling of hearings, mediations, depositions, conferences, site inspections, and other case-related events for the Practice Group.
• Communicate and transmit via correspondence/email from opposing counsel, vendors, clients, the Court, etc.
• Answer general phone calls for the firm and communicate professionally with opposing counsel, clients, and vendors.
• Provide legal assistant support to the attorneys within the Practice Group.
• Efficiently and thoroughly understand how to use all necessary Firm software.

• Attendance & Punctuality:
  Be consistently at work and on time; arrive at meetings and appointments on time; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Communication:
  Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer Service:
  Respond promptly to attorney and client requests for service and assistance; meet commitments.
• Dependability:
  Follow instructions; complete tasks on time; commit to the hours necessary to complete assignments; work independently.
• Professionalism:
  Approach others in a tactful manner; treat others with respect; react well under pressure.
• Team Work:
  Contribute to building a positive team spirit; support everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Possess basic PC skills; ability to use phone system, copier, scanner, fax, and printer.

• High school diploma from an accredited institution. College Degree preferred.
• Minimum of three - five years of experience required.

La Cava Jacobson & Goodis offers a comprehensive benefits package for staff that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) and profit sharing, life insurance, short-term disability. We also offer optional benefits such as critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, life insurance for dependents. Our firm is committed to our employees and we host monthly employee appreciation events.