We use a calendar system in almost every aspect of our daily lives. We organize and manage social, personal and administrative commitments by days, weeks, months and years. We rely upon calendars on a daily basis to tell us where we need to be, what we need to do and when we need to do it. We also refer to calendars to notify us to complete maintenance and preventative items, such as paying bills and attending doctor appointments. This system carries directly over to our professional paralegal career as well.
There are numerous benefits to creating and maintaining an effective calendar and tickler method in a law office. There is a saying that “time is of the essence.” Even the most efficient law firm struggles with the daunting task of managing a centralized calendar. An effective calendar and tickler office procedure provides structure and support in recording appointments, monitoring schedules and complying with time-sensitive deadlines. The task of the day-to-day management of a calendar, via paper or digital-based, oftentimes is assigned to a paralegal. A paralegal must rely upon his or her education, knowledge and experience combined with strong communication skills, in order to create and manage a successful calendar and tickler structure within a firm, government agency or corporation.
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