Court Clerk

Title: EBT Calendar Clerk

• Salary range: $60,000-$75,000, with a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, paid holidays, medical, life insurance, 401(k), annual performance reviews, and discretionary bonus.
• Full-time Role
• Location: Brooklyn, NY- Onsite
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM PT

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and experienced EBT Calendar Clerk to join a transportation/insurance support team in Brooklyn. The ideal candidate will oversee the firm's calendaring system, manage court deadlines, and coordinate scheduling for attorneys, EBTs (Examination Before Trial), hearings, motions, and other legal events.

This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently within a high-volume legal environment.

We are a busy and growing full-service law firm looking to add a Paralegal/EBT Calendar Clerk to assist and support our Insurance Defense Group in Brooklyn. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience as a paralegal.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accurately enter and maintain calendar entries for court deadlines, hearings, motions, conferences, depositions, and EBT schedules in the firm's case management system.
2. Monitor and docket all court filings and schedule changes, ensuring compliance with procedural rules and timelines.
3. Communicate with attorneys, paralegals, court clerks, clients, and opposing counsel regarding scheduling changes, adjournments, or cancellations.
4. Manage EBT (Examination Before Trial) scheduling: confirm availability of court reporters, attorneys, and deponents; prepare notices; and enter all related calendar events.
5. Review calendars regularly to identify conflicts or potential oversights and escalate issues when necessary.
6. Generate calendar reports and reminders to attorneys and staff for critical deadlines.
7. Support docketing and filing tasks as needed, including e-filing through applicable court systems.
8. Maintain organized and accurate records of all calendaring activity and related documents.

Qualifications

1. Minimum 5 years of experience working as a calendar clerk, docketing clerk, EBT coordinator, or similar legal scheduling role, preferably in a law firm or litigation environment.
2. Minimum of 3 years of experience in the calendaring field.
3. Proficiency with legal calendaring and case management systems, including PC-/Mac-based systems and docketing software.
4. Strong understanding of court rules and deadline requirements for state and federal courts.
5. Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting.
6. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
7. Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
8. Professional demeanor and ability to interact with attorneys and external parties.

Preferred / Optional

1. Paralegal certificate or legal administrative training.
2. Familiarity with NY e-filing systems, such as NYSCEF and CM/ECF.

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For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

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