Docket Coordinator

Location: Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange County, or Ontario, CA (Hybrid)

About the role

Kent Daniels & Associates is seeking a Docket Coordinator to join our dynamic law firm client. This role is responsible for executing a wide range of docketing functions in the Risk Management group, including tracking critical deadlines and dates for all matters.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the docketing database/calendar of cases for litigation and other deadlines.
• Create docketing profiles to support workflow processes; manage/review records and enter schedules or deadlines into the calendar.
• Review state and federal court rules, research specific judges' preferences and standards for date calculations, and distribute information to requestors.
• Perform date calculations, apply jurisdictional rules, and generate reports detailing appointments/deadlines.
• Proofread for quality, generate and distribute docket reports in accordance with the reporting schedule.
• Review previous litigation cases in the database for accuracy, enter new cases, and clean up the database for completed matters.
• Ensure retention of source documents/docket confirmation and recognize conflicting data prior to entry.
• Provide recommendations to continually improve the department.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in a law firm setting.
• Working knowledge of federal and state court rules, courts' structures, procedural legal research, and litigation support.
• Familiarity with researching multiple jurisdiction rules.
• Litigation calendar software and PACER/ECF filings knowledge.
• Knowledge of iManage and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Excellent attention to detail, strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask to manage time efficiently.
• Exercise overall judgement and confidentiality, and seek guidance when appropriate.
• Ability to interact and work harmoniously and effectively with all levels.
• Demonstrable experience with financial databases and applications.

Pay

$60,000 to $75,000 annually

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm

Benefits

• Health Benefits
• Retirement Options
• Paid Sick Leave and PTO
• Other benefits available