Docket Clerk

Responsibilities

• Maintains in-house calendars of key filing and hearing dates for ongoing litigation.
• Schedules attorney coverage and coordinates hearing coverage with counsel.
• Enters hearing information on attorney calendar and obtains/forwards all required documentation.
• Arranges for payment of court costs, local counsel fees, publication costs, etc.
• Reviews and assembles legal documents and materials for court proceedings.
• Ensures all required procedures and paperwork are accurate, complete, and in accordance with client guidelines and applicable court requirements.
• Updates appropriate parties regarding the status of hearings.
• Provides attorneys with relevant hearing information, including location, maps, court schedules, etc.
• Maintains records of trial notifications and court requirements.
• Assists with preparation of routine department-specific correspondence, non-complex pleadings and documents.
• Conducts basic research such as title searches, estate checks, asset location, and skip tracing, as required.
• Processes mail, including trips to the post office, bank, and interoffice mail distribution.
• Performs data entry to update notes on accounts.
• Fulfills follow-up on status of accounts.
• Photocopies and faxes documents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 1 year relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Computer operation skills.
• Word processing software.
• Internet research.
• Knowledge of legal/court procedures and legal terminology.
• Basic math skills.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) - 16 days annually + 9 Company paid holidays.
• Competitive benefits - Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and Life and Disability Insurance.
• Positive office environment with regularly scheduled parties, contests, and community support initiatives.
• Free parking.