Collections Scheduler Position Available In Hillsborough, Florida

Collections Scheduler Kass Shuler, P.A. 1505 North Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602 COLLECTION

SCHEDULER

The Collection Hearing Assistant I will perform clerical and administrative duties in support of a high volume collections practice of law firm. Responsibilities include scheduling hearings, depositions, mediations and trials; communicating and coordinating dates with the parties, counsel and the court; managing calendars for attorneys; reviewing and processing incoming and outgoing mail related to hearings; preparing and processing documents for filing with the court.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Scheduling Review workflow reports to determine type of hearing needed and priority level Obtain hearing dates from the Court and communicate with the parties to coordinate a date Update master department calendar and attorney calendars with hearing information Obtain Local Counsel/ Hire-Out attorneys to attend out of area hearings Document Production and Processing Prepare basic pleadings such as Notices of Hearing and file with the court Prepare and send hearing packages to Local Counsel/ Hire-Out attorneys via Fed Ex or email in advance of hearing Process incoming mail received electronically and/or by hard copy and x-code for proper queue and follow-up File Management Enter notes/record activities in case management system Complete tasks assigned via various queues within timelines set by the attorney and supervisor Prioritizes work appropriately based on needs of the attorneys and case deadlines Communication Communicate with judicial assistants, opposing counsel, attorneys, and litigants by e-mail, telephone, or correspondence Communicate with supervisor and supervising attorney regarding case files and workload Education & Experience Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred but not required Minimum of one year of legal experience Compensation & Benefits Medical, dental, Life, vision, 401K Voluntary benefits i.e. accident, critical illness, STD Wellness Program Employee Referral Program Paid time off/holiday pay Centrally located Flexible schedules Stability with an industry leader and long-established firm Casual work environment Great co-workers and friendly work environment Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment

Job Type:

Full-time Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$37,000.00 – $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person