Legal Hearings Specialist

About the role

The Legal Hearings Specialist will be responsible for various administrative tasks related to legal hearings, including mail intake, calendaring, and updating case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review all incoming Hearings mail
• Schedule Hearings within the 67 Florida counties, adhering to judicial requirements
• Calendar Hearings in Case Management system and maintain Hearings calendar up to date
• Prepare Notices of Hearing, Notices of Cancellations and Notices of Appearance
• Prepare Hearing Packages for attorneys
• Update our and our clients’ Case Management systems with Hearings information and results
• E-file and serve Hearings pleadings and orders
• Assist with other duties and special projects as needed

Requirements

• High School Diploma; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Minimum one year of experience in the legal field; Florida foreclosure experience preferred
• Ability to read a docket and prepare a service list
• LPS, Vendorscape, Real Resolution, Lenstar, Clarifier and PACER experience highly preferred
• Proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft Office products

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Minimum one year of experience in the legal field; Florida foreclosure experience preferred
• Ability to read a docket and prepare a service list
• LPS, Vendorscape, Real Resolution, Lenstar, Clarifier and PACER experience highly preferred
• Proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft Office products

Skills

• Communications: Writes and speaks effectively, using proper communication techniques for the situation; states own opinions clearly and concisely; demonstrates openness and honesty; listens well during meetings and feedback sessions; explains reasoning behind own opinions; ask others for their opinions and feedback; asks questions to ensure understanding; exercises a professional approach with others using all appropriate tools of communication; uses consideration and tact when offering opinions.
• Customer Service: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Dependability: Conscientious, responsible, and reliable with respect to work completion, schedules and deadlines, as well as attendance; demonstrates ability to adjust to changing job requirements and/or volume of work; uses resources, including time, effectively and efficiently; learns and uses technology and equipment to improve productivity.
• Initiative: Identifies what needs to be done and takes action; keeps current with new work methods, skills, and technologies related to job/profess; willingly accepts additional assignments; takes appropriate action in face of obstacles; takes ownership for self-development and learning.
• Integrity and Ethics: Demonstrates commitment to Bluegreen/Division/Department vision, mission and core values; participates in Bluegreen/Division/Department initiatives; takes action consistent with core values even when others don’t; follows company/division/department policies, standards and procedures; follows through on commitments and agreements; holds self accountable for mistakes.
• Interpersonal Skills: Develops and fosters professional relationships; builds rapport with others; approaches others about sensitive issues in non-threatening ways; listens to and acknowledges other ideas and concerns, even when holding a different opinion; regulates own emotions, thoughts and feelings.
• Job Knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, skills, equipment, procedures and materials applicable to their position. Applies knowledge to identify issues and internal problems; works to develop additional technical knowledge and skills.
• Quality of Work: Maintains high standards despite pressing deadlines; does work right the first time; corrects own errors; regularly produces accurate, thorough, professional work relative to the position.
• Quantity of Work: Produces an appropriate quantity of work; does not get bogged down in unnecessary detail; able to manage multiple projects; able to determine project urgency in a meaningful and practical way; organizes and schedules people and or tasks.

Benefits

• Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance plans
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans with Prescription coverage
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible scheduling (within reason, depending on position)
• Generous PTO plan for all full-time employees
• Full equipment station at no cost for remote employees, including dual monitors
• Employee Assistance Plan, offering free 24/7 counseling and consulting services to support emotional health and wellbeing
• Wellness programs and employee discounts
• Learning and development training opportunities for both personal and professional growth

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling (within reason, depending on position).