Scheduling Assistant

Location: Columbia, SC Join MGC's Litigation Team in Columbia, SC! MGC is an industry leading civil litigation firm celebrating 31 years of excellence spanning 22 offices across 12 states. We are currently seeking an experienced Litigation Scheduler to join our team in Columbia, SC. Candidates must be professional, motivated, organized and possess exceptional oral and written communication skills. Candidates must also have 3‑5 years of related work experience and typing/transcription skills. This position offers flexibility regarding a hybrid/remote work arrangement once trained. We’re looking for candidates that work well in a fast‑paced environment. Prior law firm or insurance experience would be beneficial, but not necessary. This position will support the Litigation team by completing non‑billable tasks associated with scheduling depositions, mediations, etc. in a manner consistent with MGC policies, procedures, quality, standards, client needs and applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Communicate with MGC handling attorney to determine identity of deponent, deadlines for completion of deposition and any other scheduling requirements. Contact deponent, client/carrier and parties to obtain date for deposition of deponent. Obtain court reporter for deposition of deponent (check client guidelines for any client requirements for court reporting prior to obtaining court reporter). Complete Deposition Docket in Prolaw with date and details of location, court reporter name and contact information and email paralegal advising that deposition has been set. Complete any applicable Client Deposition Docket in Prolaw with date of deposition. Communicate with MGC handling attorney to determine deadline for mediation and any other scheduling requirements. Contact mediator, client/carrier and parties to obtain date for mediation. Also obtain permission for client to attend by telephone standby. Complete Mediation Docket in Prolaw with date of mediation, mediator name and contact information, details of location and client attendance requirements. Email legal assistant advising that mediation has been set. Complete any applicable Client Mediation Docket in Prolaw with date of mediation. Schedule any and all other events as requested and complete applicable Docket in Prolaw with date and details of location. Cooperate with co‑workers. Respond politely to internal staff, clients, vendors, etc. Work as a member of a team. Accept change in a productive manner. Perform other duties as necessary or assigned. Special Skills, Knowledge, Abilities Ability to type 50+ wpm. Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate by e‑mail and telephone with a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff and to provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact. Excellent organizational skills and pay close attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ability to gain competence in database management systems. Ability to take initiative and handle various tasks simultaneously while working efficiently, effectively and independently under minimal supervision. Ability to work in a high‑pressure environment. Neat with self and conducts self in a respectable, responsible, courteous manner. Additional Benefits Leadership training programs. Comprehensive health insurance. Casual dress code. Mental health support resources. Employee resource groups dedicated to promoting diversity, opportunity, and inclusion. Qualifications Experience: 1‑3 years of related scheduling work experience required. Education: High school or better; some college or better. This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive, and employee may also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the supervisor and other management as required. MGC may need to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Please understand, this job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr