Docket Coordinator

About the role

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, an international law firm, is actively recruiting a Docket Coordinator. This position works closely with other members of the Docket Department to maintain the Firms docket system in accordance with Firm policy. A Docket Coordinator must maintain accurate and current records for the Docket Department.

Responsibilities

• Follows the ethical requirements set forth by the Rules of Professional Conduct of the State in which employed.
• Intermediate knowledge and application of County, State and U.S. District Court rules and regulations.
• Stays abreast of current rule changes and informs Team of same.
• Maintains civil, appellate and bankruptcy databases (docket system).
• Receives and reviews documents (correspondence, e-mails, forms, pleadings, etc.) submitted to the Docket Department for processing; determines method of service; utilizes CompuLaw Vision and its incorporated rule sets to automatically calculate due dates, deadlines and/or events in accordance with the appropriate rules; manually modifies docket event descriptions as requested and/or required; manually overrides resulting due dates, deadlines and/or events as necessary.
• Performs quality control checks and balances; and has accountability for accuracy of docket events processed.
• Maintains accurate and current records for all matters in each of the domestic offices to which he/she is assigned.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred.

Experience: Minimum of three years job related experience required, including internships, preferably in a law firm, professional services, or other client relationship-based organization.

Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.

Other Qualifications:

• Compliance with Firm in-office policy required.
• Ability to generate a large volume of work and be capable of making sound decisions in the absence of clear instructions.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and listening skills.
• Accurate typing, word processing skills and ability to pay strict attention to detail.
• Spelling, punctuation and use of grammar must be of high quality.
• Must have strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure, patience, diplomacy, high stress tolerance, ability to prioritize workload and adapt to changing conditions.
• Visual acuity needed for transcription, extensive reading and moderate or advanced keyboard usage.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to receive and convey detailed information through both written and oral communications.
• Ability to lift, carry, reach, stoop or bend, at times repetitively, for tasks involving filing or movement of files/supplies weighing up to 5-10 pounds.
• Essential competency processes include language ability, reasoning and memory.
• Ability to maintain flexibility regarding work assignments to work overtime on short notice required.
• Ability to work in a cooperative manner as a member of a team.
• To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must possess the abilities or aptitudes to proficiently perform each of the responsibilities and accountabilities described above, with or without reasonable accommodation.