Calendar Clerk

Kennedys, a growing global law firm specializing in insurance coverage/defense law seeks a full-time Calendar Clerk to join our team. This is a hybrid opportunity based out of our Basking RIdge, NJ office.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Manage and review court notices and enter schedules or deadlines into the calendar
- Proficiency in tracking court dates using, New Jersey e-Courts, e-Law, and knowledge of NYCEF useful
- Heavy communication with the courts and adversaries to confirm appearances
- Coordinate appearances with attorneys, schedule depositions, meetings and mediations
- Advanced knowledge of depositions, motions, court and/or judges' rules and how to locate them on court websites
- Serve as a point of contact for inquiries related to court dates, adjournments, and other calendar-related matters
- Familiarity with legal terminology, court procedures, and litigation processes
- Enter matter data in docketing software database

**Required Experience**
- 3 to 5 years of experience*
- Proven experience as a calendar clerk, litigation secretary, or in a similar role within a law firm
- Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities
- Excellent client services and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate professionally and concisely
- Proactive and anticipatory
- Ability to think clearly and work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of staff
- Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite
- Working knowledge of BEC CoreRelate preferred

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

- Please provide your salary expectations.

Work Location: In person